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Stripping paint off of tunnel
- what to use
started by XLT96rider
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March 22nd 2009 at 11:59 PM
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XLT96rider
Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day.
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Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special
2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
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I want to strip the paint off of my tunnel to polish it. I've tried a couple of different strippers and nothing touches the paint. I don't want to sand it and make scratches. Anybody know what kind of stripper works good for this??
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March 23rd 2009 at 12:06 AM
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1SethW
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Quote originally posted by XLT96rider
I want to strip the paint off of my tunnel to polish it. I've tried a couple of different strippers and nothing touches the paint. I don't want to sand it and make scratches. Anybody know what kind of stripper works good for this??
Regular paint thinner or even "brake fluid" beleive it or not should do fine if you are wanting to polish the tunnel! it will take a it of time but it is definetly worth it!! 
Thanks,
Seth W
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March 23rd 2009 at 5:06 AM
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dtmmil
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Aircraft stripper from walmart or an auto parts store works good! I used the aerosol stuff, spray it on, let it set for a little while and for the most part wipe it off. The also have stuff in like a gallon can that I guess works better, you brush it on I think. WEAR GLOVES!!
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March 23rd 2009 at 10:41 AM
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XLT96rider
Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day.
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942 Posts
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Member Since: January 7th 2009
Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special
2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
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Thanks for the info..I'll try both and see what works the best. For some reason this paint is being very stubborn. I even tried to sand a spot under the footrest (out of sight) and it took a lot to get through.
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March 23rd 2009 at 11:30 AM
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greasemonkey
Northwoods Powdercoating
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Because it's powder coated, not paint.
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March 23rd 2009 at 11:34 AM
[ Modified March 23rd 2009 at 11:39 AM
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XLT96rider
Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day.
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942 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 7th 2009
Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special
2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
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Quote originally posted by greasemonkey
Because it's powder coated, not paint.
I've tried strippers that took the powder-coat off of some other parts I have and it worked great, must be a different (more durable) powder or just the age of it.
This is what I would like it to look like:
 Courtesy of another member. Looks soooo good!!!!
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March 23rd 2009 at 12:13 PM
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PolarisXLTmod
98 XC 700,97 ultra
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well i am currently doing the exact same thing as you.
what i have found works best,(walmart aircraft stripper) or jhon deer gasket remover.
then once you spray it on let it sit for a long time i let mine sit over night. take a pressure washer to it and it just peels off.
hope this helps... im currently doing it to my ultra right now accept the tunnel and bulkhead are separated so its alot easier
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March 23rd 2009 at 12:52 PM
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bigblock
Launchair Racing
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http://www.starbronze.com/702.html This stuff is great. Wear rubber gloves tho it will burn your skin.
I hope I die like my grandpa did - quietly in his sleep... not like the rest of the people in the car.
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March 23rd 2009 at 11:32 PM
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XLT96rider
Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day.
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942 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 7th 2009
Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special
2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
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Here's what I'm working with: Bare bones: I still have to remove the footwells to strip them. Thanks for all the info
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March 24th 2009 at 12:08 AM
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dtmmil
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Member Since: January 27th 2007
Location: Hawley, MN, USA
Current Sled: 99 xc700
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I would just hose it down with the stripper and let it sit for a while, I think it says like 1/2 hour or better, you will see the stuff start to bubble, then either use a rubber/plastic scraper, or pressure washer.
Clutched
Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box
Homeade 7 1/2" riser
Homeade suspension drop brackets
shortened and blackened windshield
powermadd handguards
144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track
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March 24th 2009 at 12:58 AM
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sled_nutz
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aircraft stripper from wal mart, it comes in a blue aeresol can. I used it on my xlt and it worked great. Spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes until it bubbles up then scrape it off with a plastic putty knife.
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March 24th 2009 at 8:54 AM
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Zippi
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I used the aircraft stripper too...i didnt used the aerosol though i used the big jug and brushed it on with a paint brush. Let it sit for a little while and the paint started to look like cottage cheese. Pressure washed it off and boom, shiny and new.
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