Problems stripping a IX Valve cover?
Aug 21, 2015, 09:08 AM
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Problems stripping a IX Valve cover?
I want to strip the powdercoat from my IX Valve cover using aircraft stripper. Problem is the shop that powdercoated back in 2007 said that he couldn't strip it once it's done. The owner mentioned the fact that it was magnesium and he couldn't strip it like an VIII cover without ruining it. Any truth to this? Any experience?
Aug 21, 2015, 09:15 AM
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if the evo 9 had a magnesium valve cover, then that is news to me.
Aug 21, 2015, 10:08 AM
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not that this is evidence, but they cost about the same everywhere i have checked. Either way i think you would still be able to strip it, perhaps with different methods though.
Aug 21, 2015, 03:48 PM
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My ix valve cover says MG(periodic symbol for mag) within a little recycling arrow sign. I assumed it was magnesium based on that. I am away from the car so I can't share a pic. Check your valve cover for the same marking.
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