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Jim00x1
Posted on Friday, July 11, 2014 - 12:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I need to remove some exhaust studs on heads that have that black wrinkle paint, which I hear is a powder coat.
I will use a propane torch.
Does anyone know how much heat that paint can take?
I do have a little infrared temperature gun, so I guess I could get an idea of how hot the surface is getting as I'm heating it up.

I have searched and haven't found the number for Harley, but I read it is between 500 and 1000 degrees or more.

I guess if I just keep the flame moving around the whole area, I should be able to heat it up quite a bit?

Do I need to worry about it much?

Thanks
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