Benefitting from this discussion, I went and bought some Easy Off earlier today, and it worked wonderfully. I bought the HEAVY DUTY version. It has lye in it. The "fume free" version does not.
Adam Hammond Toronto, ON, Canada
On 14-Dec-07, at 12:32 AM, Mark Fulton wrote:
> Hey Andrew et al,
>
> Forget the oven cleaner. Go to http://www.jestcoproducts.com click on
> "Instructions" scroll down and get a bottle of "Anodize
> Remover." (Easy to remember.) 16 oz. bottle, part #797 for $12.00
> (Easy to use: dry powder you mix with warm water.) I've used this
> stuff, it really works. Parts come out in minutes ready to paint or
> polish and/or clear coat. Or leave alone. Just do it outside and
> don't breathe the fumes.
>
> Mark Fulton
> Redwood City
> California