Removing coating from aluminum frame

[RooftopKorean]

I've used the berrymans I linked above. Worked great. Used to get sold at every auto parts store, not sure if it still is. Gunk is probably similar.

Do you have a vibratory tumbler for reloading ? If not, do you want one ?

For small parts they can do a lot of what blasting does. Just slower, with less work.

I have a tumbler but thanks. I read online that they don't really work to get cerakote off.

 

[RooftopKorean]

Obviously you know your space limitations better than anyone of us do but there are plenty of air compressors that are the same base diameter just taller. I’m looking to buy a compressor myself. If you do buy one do not buy one from harbor freight. I have had two of them and the electrical issues on them are terrible. Both started on fire for me and I’ll never buy another harbor freight compressor again.

Anytime I get anything electrical from Harbor Freight I always get the extended warranty because they just do straight swaps.

 

[Saltwater60]

Did you do it yet? If not a belt sander with 40 grit should do the trick.

 

[Bustedknees]

No contact number. They weren't even any help when I asked them what sights were compatible. i had to ask because I had heard they didn't use the typical Novak cut.

I called them to find what size screws they had their crappy optic plate tapped for on my MC 1911. They transferred me to someone else and gave me a quick answer.

 

[RooftopKorean]

Did you do it yet? If not a belt sander with 40 grit should do the trick.

No, not yet.

 

[RooftopKorean]

Got someone to glass bead blast the frame and barrel for $75. The guy did a great job.

 

[Saltwater60]

Got someone to glass bead blasted the frame and barrel for $75. The guy did a great job.

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That front looks like a sharks mouth to me now that it’s silver. Looks great.

 

[Acer-m14]

i'm late to the party ...

but a 5/10 and up watt laser engraver will remove the coating off a SS tumbler ..