Removing paint/logos from carbon components?
07-13-15, 08:54 AM
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Removing paint/logos from carbon components?
In particular I have a Ritchey WCS seatpost and I don't particular like the way the multicolored logo looks on my otherwise black/white build. Is there a way to safely strip the paint and clear coat off the seatpost without compromising the quality? I was thinking of getting a generic chinese seatpost for about $30 but since I already have the Ritchey I would like to use it
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On anodized aluminum I use non-acetone nail polish remover, but I'm guessing that would damage the clear coat on the carbon.
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I don't really care about removing clear coat (I think the logos are under clear coat). I just don't want to damage the carbon's structural integrity. If I have to remove clear coat and leave a raw carbon look that's fine or remove it all and repaint
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Don't worry about sanding some of the CF away in the process. The amount you sand away removing logos is minuscule.
