Removing Skim Bedding from XLR Chassis

[Jonathan Zimmerman]

Just an FYI for those who are wondering about this. I recently purchased a used XLR Envy from a forum member here that had been skim bedded. My thinking was that I’d figure out a way to remove the bedding and start fresh. You can actually scrape out the bedding with steel punches that are sharp and razor knives, etc. The hard coat anodizing kept the scrapers from doing any damage to the aluminum stock, just be careful and move slow. It took a few hours to complete but no grinders were required and it’s completely back to base. Again just an FYI for those researching on whether or not it’s possible. Good luck!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

The anodizing should have been gouged away when bedded. You can heat the bedding up and almost peel it away to remove it from aluminum

 

[Jonathan Zimmerman]

Thankful that it wasn’t done that way!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Now is a perfect opportunity

 

[mtnman31]

The aluminum surface will work better when roughed up. The bedding material works better when it has a rougher surface it can more readily adhere to. Doing this isn't going to compromise the strength of the chassis or promote corrosion, at least not in your lifetime. Grinder will make quick work of the task.