Stripping paint
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Stripping paint
I started stripping the paint off my tins today.
I used "aircraft remover" to strip the paint. The front fender worked out pretty good. The tank must have some serious clearcoat because after two applications the stripper is just barely hitting the paint.
I ended up buying one of those stripper wheels for a drill. Had the front fender done in no time.
Since I want to strip the underside of the front fender, I'm wondering, to do a thorough job, if I need to drill out the rivets that hold the bracket to the fender. My logic says yes. Otherwise, there will be spots I can't strip the paint off.
As soon as I locate my digi-cam (it's M.I.A) I'll take a few pics of what I have done at the moment. I'm hoping to paint within a few days.
I do wish my wallet could handle the purchase of a media blaster and cabinet.
Bottom line....I just gained a new respect for guys that do bodywork for a living.
I used "aircraft remover" to strip the paint. The front fender worked out pretty good. The tank must have some serious clearcoat because after two applications the stripper is just barely hitting the paint.
I ended up buying one of those stripper wheels for a drill. Had the front fender done in no time.
Since I want to strip the underside of the front fender, I'm wondering, to do a thorough job, if I need to drill out the rivets that hold the bracket to the fender. My logic says yes. Otherwise, there will be spots I can't strip the paint off.
As soon as I locate my digi-cam (it's M.I.A) I'll take a few pics of what I have done at the moment. I'm hoping to paint within a few days.
I do wish my wallet could handle the purchase of a media blaster and cabinet.
Bottom line....I just gained a new respect for guys that do bodywork for a living.
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I have a few different ideas in my head. Since I do have the assistance of a professional guiding me...I really loved that paint that SURFORChop showcased a week or so ago with the flat black/gold kandy. I may try to do something like that. Certainly not an exact copy...
http://www.vividdragon.com/product.p...cat=260&page=1
I was also thinking about (again) flat black with a big "biohazard" symbol in the correct bright orange on the tank. I dig the band and I always thought I was a biohazard when I ride. lol
I can appreciate the experience. Thanks.
I do have the assistance of a professional so I think drilling them and then riveting it again wouldn't be an issue.
If I don't drill them out, then I'm looking at a media blaster because no way I can strip the inside of the front fender by hand. I just don't have that kind of time.
I have been looking at this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95014
Would be nice to have a cabinet to reclaim the blast media but another $230 for an appropriate sized cabinet at harbor freight is definitely not in the budget.
http://www.vividdragon.com/product.p...cat=260&page=1
I was also thinking about (again) flat black with a big "biohazard" symbol in the correct bright orange on the tank. I dig the band and I always thought I was a biohazard when I ride. lol
I do have the assistance of a professional so I think drilling them and then riveting it again wouldn't be an issue.
If I don't drill them out, then I'm looking at a media blaster because no way I can strip the inside of the front fender by hand. I just don't have that kind of time.
I have been looking at this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95014
Would be nice to have a cabinet to reclaim the blast media but another $230 for an appropriate sized cabinet at harbor freight is definitely not in the budget.
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I have a few different ideas in my head. Since I do have the assistance of a professional guiding me...I really loved that paint that SURFORChop showcased a week or so ago with the flat black/gold kandy. I may try to do something like that. Certainly not an exact copy...
http://www.vividdragon.com/product.p...cat=260&page=1
I was also thinking about (again) flat black with a big "biohazard" symbol in the correct bright orange on the tank. I dig the band and I always thought I was a biohazard when I ride. lol
I can appreciate the experience. Thanks.
I do have the assistance of a professional so I think drilling them and then riveting it again wouldn't be an issue.
If I don't drill them out, then I'm looking at a media blaster because no way I can strip the inside of the front fender by hand. I just don't have that kind of time.
I have been looking at this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95014
Would be nice to have a cabinet to reclaim the blast media but another $230 for an appropriate sized cabinet at harbor freight is definitely not in the budget.
http://www.vividdragon.com/product.p...cat=260&page=1
I was also thinking about (again) flat black with a big "biohazard" symbol in the correct bright orange on the tank. I dig the band and I always thought I was a biohazard when I ride. lol
I can appreciate the experience. Thanks.
I do have the assistance of a professional so I think drilling them and then riveting it again wouldn't be an issue.
If I don't drill them out, then I'm looking at a media blaster because no way I can strip the inside of the front fender by hand. I just don't have that kind of time.
I have been looking at this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95014
Would be nice to have a cabinet to reclaim the blast media but another $230 for an appropriate sized cabinet at harbor freight is definitely not in the budget.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93608
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Wanna laugh?
Yesterday I bought two spray cans of Rustoleum Aircraft remover at Walmart to strip the paint off my tins.
Today, I go outside and start spraying front fender / tank. Both cans work 1 out of 10 times I press the nozzle down. Amazing....
I go back to Walmart to exchange the cans. No problem. I walk back to the auto dept and find they have 7 cans of the same stuff in stock. I start testing the cans.
Five (5) of the seven (7) cans on the shelf were bad, just like the two I had bought the previous day.
Freakin amazing.
Yesterday I bought two spray cans of Rustoleum Aircraft remover at Walmart to strip the paint off my tins.
Today, I go outside and start spraying front fender / tank. Both cans work 1 out of 10 times I press the nozzle down. Amazing....
I go back to Walmart to exchange the cans. No problem. I walk back to the auto dept and find they have 7 cans of the same stuff in stock. I start testing the cans.
Five (5) of the seven (7) cans on the shelf were bad, just like the two I had bought the previous day.
Freakin amazing.
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You can use the media for quite a while. The paint chips won't be visible. The media will get down in the areas where the rivets are...just make sure you wash it well afterwards. Then wash it again.