Stripping paint

[64lowrider]

What is the easiest way to strip paint without paint stripper? I used 80 grit sandpaper yesterday, and I managed to get my top tube done after a while, but it really took ages. Is there any quicker way?

 

[Highridah]

wire wheel on a grinder half hour tops

 

[aka_locojoe]

In addition to these methods I've also used a paint stripper wheel. Not wire but made of plastic or some kind of fiber. Use them in an electric drill motor. They are probably made by 3M.

 

[primersfiner]

In addition to these methods I've also used a paint stripper wheel. Not wire but made of plastic or some kind of fiber. Use them in an electric drill motor. They are probably made by 3M.

you dont really want to use a wire wheel because they leave deep grooves in the metal, trust me i work in a metal shop. the wheel he is talking about is gret. it wont leave grooves in the metal and it also strips the paint just as well. it is kind of a foam-like material but is very stiff as he stated probably some plastic material. i would try that before i went and destroyed my frame with a wire wheel

 

[new_dharma]

In addition to these methods I've also used a paint stripper wheel. Not wire but made of plastic or some kind of fiber. Use them in an electric drill motor. They are probably made by 3M.

you dont really want to use a wire wheel because they leave deep grooves in the metal, trust me i work in a metal shop. the wheel he is talking about is gret. it wont leave grooves in the metal and it also strips the paint just as well. it is kind of a foam-like material but is very stiff as he stated probably some plastic material. i would try that before i went and destroyed my frame with a wire wheel

3M Scotch-Brite Roloc Bristle Disc
Green: Course
Yellow: Medium
White: Fine

 

[64lowrider]

Thanks guys, I did use paint stripper in the end but I will have a look at these in the future

 

[aka_locojoe]

Clear coat it. That looks cool.

 

[Hooch]

I wanna try clear powdercoat!

 

[Markm]

they have chrome powder coat too!!!

 

[Hooch]

we need rust powdercoat! stuff that wont get your clothes dirty!

 

[new_dharma]

we need rust powdercoat! stuff that wont get your clothes dirty!

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[64lowrider]

I've been extremly tempted to just give it a clear coat but there is going to be some welding done on it and as you guys know it sorta discolours the metal, so it gonna be given the bright orange treatment, with a white seat and white grips!

 

[Hotdoggin']

Wire brushes and cordless drills... voila!

Just can't figure out how to get into the tight spots.

This is the madness you all (y'all) have created..._

 

[Clothespin n]

Looking Good...
very good!!!!....

get inside the tight spots the old fasioned way...
Flolded pieces of sand paper...and TIME... :lol: :lol: :lol:


Me like's,

peace,
Kev.

 

[ricksterr1221]

Im going to buy me a set of bars like that. they look cool.

 

[Wyonickmcl]

Anyone ever use a sandblaster with silica sand for stripping down a frame of paint and debris? Thoughts?

Nick