What's the best way to remove paint from stock Thinkpad coolers?
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:52 am
I'm looking to solder or stick new heatpipes onto my stock laptop cooler (T440p, if you must know)
and am convinced I need to remove any paint from affected areas where I will be sticking them first.
Of course, I need to know what the best method of doing that without damaging the metal is.
So far, I found an article that says you can do it with olive oil to soften the paint then scrape it off
https://pgpaintanddesign.com/how-to/how ... ove-paint/.
Also I was told I can do the same thing with very fine sandpaper (which I read aluminum oxide is the best for dealing
with metal).
Any thoughts anyone?
Thanks.
and am convinced I need to remove any paint from affected areas where I will be sticking them first.
Of course, I need to know what the best method of doing that without damaging the metal is.
So far, I found an article that says you can do it with olive oil to soften the paint then scrape it off
https://pgpaintanddesign.com/how-to/how ... ove-paint/.
Also I was told I can do the same thing with very fine sandpaper (which I read aluminum oxide is the best for dealing
with metal).
Any thoughts anyone?
Thanks.