Best way to remove paint from aluminum flathead head

I would like to remove the paint on my original offy 375 heads for my 8BA. They were painted all red long ago and I really would rather have them in the natural finish. What is the best product or way to go about doing this, without damaging or staining the heads?
thanks
Matt

 

Laquer thinner.

Flatman

 

air craft stripper, won't harm aluminum

 

Natural or polished? I had mine gl*** bead blasted and I like em alot!

 

I use a small cheap handheld sandblaster filled with baking soda.

 

I'm think bead blasted. I really like the look too.
Matt

 

unpolished I would go with the gl*** bead blasting...Quick and very nice look when done.

 

Castrol Super Clean.. Let it soak for a week and blast the paint off with high pressure washer.

 

Bead blasted looks best. Nice clean crisp intake afterwards.

 

Bead blastem for sure with only as much air pressure as needed

 

MY MY what big eyes you have.

 

thanx Chub lol

 

Be careful with that stuff, it will etch the aluminum.

 

I use Permatex Spray Gasket Remover. It is the same stuff as paint stripper, but in a spray can. Available at most auto parts stores.

 

I have a cheap blasting cabinet with gl*** beads, works wonders.

 

I like using aircraft paint stripper, then a quick shot of Purple Power, don't leave it on there too long or it will etch the aluminum. Finish off with the acid used @ truck wash to clean aluminum.
Dave

 

how about soda blasting. soda blasted the body of my 32, takes of paint but doesnt damage the metal.