Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I've heard about Alistrip but have been told that I would need to use my metal immediately. Is that true?
A. No - Simply not true! You can treat the stripped metal in exactly the same way as you would mill finish product. i.e. store it as long as you like before reusing it.
Q. Does the chemical effect the metal?
A. No - the chemical is thoroughly removed during our process. The Alistrip method of stripping is, by far, the gentlest and cleanest method of stripping available.
Q. Are you able to strip anodised product?
A. Sure - no problem at all.
Q. Are you able to remove 2 pack paint?
A. The Alistrip method does not remove 2 pack paint or some factory finishes. If in doubt, bring a sample down and I will trial it for you at no cost.
Q. Are you able to strip wood?
A. No. Alistrip strips from metal only.
Q. Are you able to strip other things besides aluminium extrusions?
A. Certainly. Besides aluminium retailers, our customers include powdercoating companies, metal fabricators, shopfitters, window manufacturers, mag wheel repairers, cycling enthusiasts and even home renovators looking to spruce up their security doors.
Q. I'm not located in Brisbane. Is that a problem?
A. No. Not at all. We have had customers send product from as far away as Rockhampton, Toowoomba and Coffs Harbour.
Q. Do you powdercoat the metal after stripping?
A. No we don't. However, we are happy to be able to refer you to a number of different powder coaters.
Q. What size tank do you have?
A. Glad you asked! I have recently invested in a brand new, twice-the-size tank. Its dimensions are 6.8m long, 0.8m wide and 0.6m high, Which not only means a capacity to strip larger items, but faster turnaround.
A. No - Simply not true! You can treat the stripped metal in exactly the same way as you would mill finish product. i.e. store it as long as you like before reusing it.
Q. Does the chemical effect the metal?
A. No - the chemical is thoroughly removed during our process. The Alistrip method of stripping is, by far, the gentlest and cleanest method of stripping available.
Q. Are you able to strip anodised product?
A. Sure - no problem at all.
Q. Are you able to remove 2 pack paint?
A. The Alistrip method does not remove 2 pack paint or some factory finishes. If in doubt, bring a sample down and I will trial it for you at no cost.
Q. Are you able to strip wood?
A. No. Alistrip strips from metal only.
Q. Are you able to strip other things besides aluminium extrusions?
A. Certainly. Besides aluminium retailers, our customers include powdercoating companies, metal fabricators, shopfitters, window manufacturers, mag wheel repairers, cycling enthusiasts and even home renovators looking to spruce up their security doors.
Q. I'm not located in Brisbane. Is that a problem?
A. No. Not at all. We have had customers send product from as far away as Rockhampton, Toowoomba and Coffs Harbour.
Q. Do you powdercoat the metal after stripping?
A. No we don't. However, we are happy to be able to refer you to a number of different powder coaters.
Q. What size tank do you have?
A. Glad you asked! I have recently invested in a brand new, twice-the-size tank. Its dimensions are 6.8m long, 0.8m wide and 0.6m high, Which not only means a capacity to strip larger items, but faster turnaround.
