Tips/warnings with DIY refinish on 8802 milled?

[morningteesheet]

I'm bored and thinking about refinishing my 8802 milled. I was thinking I'd strip the finish in Coke, remove any paint, sand it many many times, polish it, and then torch it for an interesting finish. Any thoughts or concerns with doing this on the modern 8802 milled?

 

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If it's chrome or nickel plated, Coke isn't going to do a thing to the finish.  You would need to bead or sand blast the finish off, or use industrial strength chemical strippers