Exposing Carbon Fiber On R Wheels

[horsepower addiction]

I’m standing by what I said before. Chemical strippers on a composite will not be a good idea. But before posting this I thought it may be a good idea to go for an AI query and this was the answer:
No, there is no widely recommended or universally “safe” chemical paint stripper for painted carbon fiber composites (CFRP), and most experts strongly advise against using standard ones.


Carbon fiber composites consist of carbon fibers embedded in a polymer resin matrix (typically epoxy). Strong chemical strippers—especially those containing methylene chloride, strong acids, or aggressive solvents—can soften, swell, or degrade the resin, weakening the structure, causing delamination, or reducing mechanical properties. This risk applies even to many “safe for fiberglass” or “aircraft” strippers.

How long do you plan to leave the stripper on? Once you get through the paint wash it off and stop using it. To have a chance of damaging the epoxy you would probably have to apply it to the epoxy straight and leave it there for a long time and probably have to reapply it many times. Maybe you could be right but I just don’t see it

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How long do you plan to leave the stripper on? Once you get through the paint wash it off and stop using it. To have a chance of damaging the epoxy you would probably have to apply it to the epoxy straight and leave it there for a long time and probably have to reapply it many times. Maybe you could be right but I just don’t see it

I can understand your thought process. What I can say is the information I got from my query and my own training with composites in aviation tells me to not use a chemical stripper. One concern I’d have if approaching it the way you suggest is just when to neutralize the stripper before any damage happened to the resin. I think
One certain way to determine what method is appropriate would be to contact Carbon Revolutions and get their advice.