BMX - how to make a frame raw?

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orson
04-17-08, 01:19 PM
i have a red eastern grim reaper that i want to make raw. whats the best way to do this?

barba
04-17-08, 01:20 PM
Do you mean strip the paint off?
orson
04-17-08, 01:55 PM
yeah just the best way to strip the paint, the best clear coat to use and how many layers. all that stuff.

dingguhlbary
04-17-08, 07:12 PM
for paint stripping, id guess just a bunch of paint thinner or a good sander.
are you trying to get the natural metal look with clear coat over for protection?
for the clear coat, do a lot of THIN layers. itll make it nicer. and you should wait a good amount of time in between for coats to dry. itll be nice. just take your time with it and youll be happy in the end.
barba
04-17-08, 07:16 PM
I would have someone give it a clear powdercoat. They will usually strip the frame in the process. The finish will look much nicer and hold up a lot better than any spray on clear coat.
wethepeople
04-17-08, 07:41 PM
paint on aircraft stripper, and than just scrape it off 45 minutes later.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/wethepeople101/103_2325.jpg

Use clear epoxy spraypaint for clearcoat.
chicagotypewrit
04-17-08, 09:31 PM
sand blast that *****
wethepeople
04-17-08, 09:57 PM
To bad then it looks different then when it's chemically stripped.
Siu Blue Wind
04-17-08, 10:44 PM
Don't cook it? :p






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