[CR]paint remover question

(Example: Framebuilding)

From: "C. Andrews" <chasds@mindspring.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:47:57 -0700
Subject: [CR]paint remover question

I recently scored a panto'd seatpost that needs to have the highlighting paint stripped off, and then I'll repaint it the correct colors.

My question is this (I should know this, but I don't): will paint remover stain the aluminum of the post? It's a Campy post, early 70s vintage. If I use the less toxic citrus remover, will it leave the aluminum alone and just remove the paint?

I don't want to paint over the old paint. It'll look better if I strip the old paint off and start over.

Thanks for any help you can provide?

Charles Andrews
SoCal