Archives for paint removal

Ash Residues from Paint Burn-Off Ovens

Half Burned fixtures
By David Gecic (Dave the Oven Guy) – Custom Designed Chemicals

The nature and composition of ash residues vary with different operations. Local laws vary from location to location. This information may not specifically apply to any operation. It should not be used as the sole determinant of how to handle any specific situation.

Thermally removing paints, “burning them off”, creates ash. Read More

Chemical Stripping

By David Gecic
Originally published in Canadian Coatings 1997 Finishing Handbook

A lot of emphasis is placed on the application of coatings to surfaces and the associated pretreatment. But coatings also need to be removed Read More