Does anyone have experience removing the coating from a carbon fiber stock that has been hydro dipped?
This stock is from a top maker but someone had some very wild ideas for coating.
Thanks, Dale.

The hydro pattern is usually covered with automotive clear coat which is very chemical resistant. Strippers will cut it but I don't know what they would do to the carbon fiber resins. I'd bite the bullet and scrape and sand it, were it mine.

I have been considering that but the molded in checkering makes it a real pain.

You could have it re-dipped in something you like?

Yes I have checked with a company to do the re coat & that may be the best route. I just thought there might be a " witches brew " out there that would remove it w/o damaging the stock.

I get that; I cleaned one once and used a small v chisel to scrape out the checkering. Was a pain. Problem is if you don't, the build up of double layers of paint, film and clear coat will make the checkering look sanded down anyway.

Yes I have seen the buildup problem you speak of. The dipping is a very reasonable method of stock treatment but has its issues when wanting to make changes.
I may just sand lightly, scrape the checkering & spray paint it.
I appreciate your help.
Thanks, Dale.

just recut the checkering a bit deeper first...?