[blykins]

Well, I received my new fuel log in today (purple) and decided to go ahead and strip it down to a natural aluminum finish. I left all the blue anodized fittings in it and covered it in oven cleaner.

The purple (and blue) disappeared. It works very well.

Thanks to the guys that suggested this method.....and thanks to Fox, Lineslinger, Trularin, and the other guys who helped me find the fittings I needed....