Mountain Biking - Paint stripping

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bruiser2

07-22-05, 09:23 PM

I am thinking of re-painting my bike or just clearcoating it after removing all of the paint that is currently on it for a natural finish. How should i go about stripping the paint from the bike? Any specific products you could reccomend that work better than others? Anyone ever do this before and could offer some hints?

Kev

07-22-05, 09:41 PM

I did it once, at the auto parts store they carry stuff that you spray on a car to remove paint. It states on it that it is safe for aluminium even. It works well is aobut $5 or so if I remember correctly. Just dont' get it on you're hands it burns :)

Dannihilator

07-22-05, 09:55 PM

Or do the wise thing and don't.

Kyle90

07-22-05, 10:13 PM

Raw frames look sexy.. Take everything off.. and SANDBLAST!

Kev

07-22-05, 10:17 PM

You could also go down to you're local car paint shop, ask them to strip and clear coat..

madbiker555

07-22-05, 11:10 PM

Sandblast or use a really high powered gas power washer :D