[VACList] Clearcoat removal

[Stan Nicholson <stan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Like Jim, I had good results from the Napier product.  I called their 
toll-free number, and they gave me the contact info for a local paint 
store that sells their stripper under a different label.  It works 
well, and I really appreciate the lack of overall environmental 
toxicity.  I also have some Aircraft Stripper in spray cans, and used 
it on some stubborn spots.  Majorly toxic - it took very little time 
before my hands were stinging through exam gloves.  THEN I put on the 
nitrile gloves.  Am too old to want neurological damage.

Chuck & Lynn mentioned not being able to get rid of the clearcoat 
entirely.  Our Overlander had nasty filiform corrosion on several 
panels, and it wasn't always clear to me whether some patterns in the 
aluminum were (after stripping) persistent clearcoat, weird 
corrosion, or demonic possession.  It's turned out that heavy 
compounding has worked for all those areas I've tried so far (lots to 
go, though).  I'm using the DeWalt 130 with Nuvite polish for 
compounding, and on our unit it can take eight or more passes with G7 
before (the vast majority of) the corrosion is gone.  So major 
compounding on a small sample area may be a worthwhile experiment.

Stan