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Removing Metal primer from Alu sink

  • 28-04-2013 10:05AM
    #1
    dermabrasion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 474 ✭✭


    Kids spilled a can of hammerite metal primer into the sink. Does anyone know what product to use to get it off. It is fully dried. Thanks.


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  • #2
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 6,389 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    If you know someone in the aircraft business they might be able to get you some aircraft paint remover that is save to use on aluminium.Or you can get some here http://millersoilsireland.ie/as10-aircraft-stripper/ someone else might know of a place that will do a smaller amount.





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  • #3
    jack of all
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭jack of all


    Are you sure it's an aluminium sink and not stainless steel (haven't seen an aluminium sink myself). If stainless steel any proprietary paint stripper would be safe to use BUT make sure the stopper is in the waste as the plastic waste and plumbing would be attacked by the chemicals in the stripper. Apply the stripper and scrape off the paint with a wood spatula or similar. Mop up the mess, scrub well with water before allowing the lot down the plug hole.


  • #4
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    dermabrasion wrote: »
    Kids spilled a can of hammerite metal primer into the sink. Does anyone know what product to use to get it off. It is fully dried. Thanks.

    The problem you will have is that them primers usually have an in built etch primer. So even if you remove the paint it may have blackened the sink.


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