It is possible with some alloy frames to mediablast them to remove their finish as the alloy itself is thick enough to have a few mils (not mm's) removed without compromising the integrity of the frameset/part.
The majority of alloy frames which (I suspect) this boards members ride on are on the higher end of the spectrum (meaning 2 and 3x butted tubes etc). I remember years ago on my Giant ATX870 - great frame - developed a hole on its downtube on my drive to the trail head in the back of the wagon as my removed front wheel skewer was rubbing on the downtube of the frame.. There was actually more paint (thickness) on the tube than Al.
Attached below are some images of a haro mtb (Aluminum) which volunteered for a Carbo-Lifting session. This took about 5 hours, not completely sure as we were in the backyard BBQ'ing while it worked.
Something of note to those of you with Mg parts or frames, Carbo-Lift has been extensively tested on bicycle and aircraft grade Mg alloys with great success. For those of you who know; unlike with vinegar, Carbo-Lift does not react in anyway to the Mg on part while it works.
Jeffrey
PS if anyone has a Ferrari they need driven or Carbo-Lifted, drop us a line
