|   How do I remove spray-paint? | Shanghaied
Oct 17, 2003 3:37 AM | | Just picked a 7-speed Exage (remember those?) hub laced up to some old Sun rim for next to nothing. So I thought I'd space it into a singles speed wheel. The problem is that the last owner decided to spray-paint the whole wheel red and pink. Has anyone any experience when it comes to removing spray-paint?
Otherwise I thought I'd remove the cogs and the carrier, and spray the rest black. If so should I leave the braking surface blank?
Thanks in advance. |
| aircraft paint remover spray | logbiter
Oct 17, 2003 8:36 AM | | why remove such a wonderful paint job?!
I don't know what would be easier, it might be difficult to get a good looking job over the existing stuff, if you care about it looking good.
If you go with removing the old stuff with something called aircraft paint remover (available at auto parts stores, hardware stores, walmart,etc) or any other commercially available paint remover, the stuff is VERY caustic, so be careful w/ it & follow the instructions! You can also get a brush on paint remover (my option, since I work part time at West Marine and would get it a good discount)
It might be easier to spray over the existing job, if so, be sure to lightly sand the existing paint to get good adhesion of the new paint... basically following the instructions on the can.
oh, and don't paint the braking surface, unless you don't want your brakes to work.
Oh, and I do remember the the old exage mtn line, my first mtn bike had that stuff (a bianchi forte circa 1988!)... I gave the bike to my dad (after I moved on to a Bontrager), who recently donated it to a local bike recycle program back in Santa Cruz.
hope this provides some useful info to help you on your way...
I recently did a servicable paint job on a previously stripped alu frame... used aluminum paint primer and a few coats of flat black for a stealthy looking commuter/fun hardtail. It came out ok, although I have got some paint chips already, which is fine, since I wanted it to look a little crummy.
good luck,
Serge@work |
| Thanks | Shanghaied
Oct 18, 2003 1:21 PM | | Wow, that was really a lot more tips than I expected, thanks!
Wonderful paint job? It was more like an insane spray-spree in the dark, even the tire, the QR and the cogs are painted!
Now I can't decide which is easier, sanding a wheel, spokes and all, then spraying it and try to avoid the braking surfaces, OR use the paint removers...
Ah Exage! I love those old chunky Shimano U-brakes, feel the quality! Although it's next to impossible to find a frame for them nowadays...
Thanks for the help! |
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