Spray paint removal ?

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:44:29 GMT

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A friend's motorcycle was stolen and miraculously recovered by the police.Ignition damaged- no big deal.BUT  they spray painted it black; Gas tank, fenders and air filter cover.Any one got suggestions for a product we can use to only strip off the spray paint layer?2012 Triumph BonnevilleEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:I've used masterpro automotive paint stripper.  From orreilys auto parts. It will make. quick work of the paint. Nasty stuff.  Use proper gloves and ventilation It burns skin in contact.
Reply:Originally Posted by tapwelderI've used masterpro automotive paint stripper.  From orreilys auto parts. It will make. quick work of the paint. Nasty stuff.  Use proper gloves and ventilation It burns skin in contact.
Reply:I've used thinner to remove over-spray before, but I don't know it it would be effective with fully painted rattle can?I'd sure give it a try though if it were mine.  Basically just spray on and rub with cotton rag until it works.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:yeah looks like gonna be a lot of elbow grease Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Replyepends on what kind of paint was in the rattle can and if the thief failed to prepare the original paint by sanding.  There's a chance that acetone will soften the cheap paint and leave the underlying two-part automotive paint with little damage. Try acetone on a small area, but you'll probably have to place an acetone soaked cotton rag over that area and cover that with a sheet of acetone resistant plastic to keep it from evaporating quickly. ******* thieves!ScottMiller XMT 350 CC/CV w/gas solenoid opt.Miller S-22A wirefeederBernard 400A "Q" gunMiller Spoolmatic 30A / WC-24C-K 200A torch/gas lensWeldcraft WC-18 watercooled torchHypertherm Powermax 30Victor O/A
Reply:I'll give the acetone a shot.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:You may want to also try mineral spirits.  It may or may not work but it is a bit more tamer than acetone.
Reply:Try lacquer thinner, a little milder than acetone and hotter than mineral spirits, an automotive painter may give you some suggestions too.IMPEACH BIDEN!NRA LIFE MEMBERUNITWELD 175 AMP 3 IN1 DCMIDSTATES 300 AMP AC MACHINEGOD HELP AMERICA!“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream".RONALD REAGAN
Reply:It depends on what the rattle can paint was and what is under it, - the original paint. One old trick that used to remove alkyd enamel lettering paint was easy-off oven cleaner. Haven't used it in years but worked well back in the day. Always test what ever your using first.Ernie F.
Reply:Ed   Most rattle can paints are either lacquer based or if an enamel- it will be a Non-activated enamel (no catalyst hardener in it). Instead of using acetone or lacquer thinner (which is normally 'too hot' of a solvent) get some Automotive reducer that is used to thin down modern Urethane paints. Pick a small spot- put some on a rag and rub and see if the rattle can paint will start to come off. I would try it on the fender since that is the smallest item that was painted the air filter cover is probably plastic and you don't want to potentially damage the plastic with a solvent.  The easy off is An OLD time trick- alkyd paints are pretty much passe' unless we are talking a tractor type of paint typically applied with a brush. Easy Off is basically lye. Don't even think about paint stripper that will take it ALL off- the rattle can AND the original paint.  The sooner this can be done the better as un-activated paints cure by evaporation of solvents- and dry top down so good chance once you soften the top layer you will be able to remove the un-cured paint underneath. It will be a lot of elbow grease but most likely they only put one maybe two coats on. HTH
Reply:Thanks all for the suggestions.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:If the reducer does not work- One other way would be to wet sand the rattle can paint with Very Fine Sand paper- talking 1000 grit or finer and sand until the sanding residue is no longer black and turns 'white' at that point you would be sanding the factory applied clear coat- once all of that was removed you would then buff it out-I am assuming there is no pin stripping or graphics that would need to be saved as often that stuff is laid on top of the clear coat. Some pics would help.
Reply:I'll grab some pics tonight.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:I would try denatured alcohol first. If the paint hadn't been on real long that should work. Acetone would be what I would try if the denatured doesn't cut it.Miller xmt304,  Miller S22 p12, Miier Maxstar SD, Miller 252 w 30A, Miller super32p12, Lincoln Ranger 9, Thermal Arc 181I with spoolgun, Hypertherm 10000 ,Smith torches. Esab 161lts miniarc.
Reply:"tractor paint typically applied with a brush"  I gotta remember that one  Next time I hear someone pontificating on a subject using broad brush strokes...……………………..Good ol' Van Sickle alkyd enamel, but no brushI don't bother with the available hardener, and use a super slow solvent...……..bein' as my booth is under the big blue sky.  Hardener is just plain stupid for something that's actually used.  Chips all to Hell.I gar-on-f'n-teeee that ol' thing's gonna be rust free long after some fancy azz paint job with automotive paint.But Hell...……...whada I know...…….I'm just some ol' coot in a flyover state
Reply:My bad.  Yes it will.  How about buffing compound and wheel on a electric drill.  I know it cuts through lacquer.
Reply:If it's cheap rattle can spray paint,   Gasoline with take it off and not hurt the original paint/clear coat. may have to use a lil elbow grease.Miller 211Hypertherm PM 451961 Lincoln Idealarc 250HTP 221  True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
Reply:"tractor paint typically applied with a brush" I gotta remember that one
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Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammm"tractor paint typically applied with a brush"  I gotta remember that one  Next time I hear someone pontificating on a subject using broad brush strokes...……………………..
Reply:Medium reducer !!! Then reclear or wax Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk
Replyrive it 60 mph, it will probably blow off.
Reply:I know a couple people who's cars got tagged and the paint shop was able to remove it all, don't know how but I always figured they buffed it off. Maybe they used gasoline like John T saysMiller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:Acetone seems to be doing the job. Attached ImagesEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridgeLots more to go. Attached ImagesEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Gotta get it back to this Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Nice job - love the color Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Originally Posted by 131reGlad you liked that! and no insult intended, but your picture proves my point even though  you didn't use a brush as to where it is typically used-farms, heavy equipment, industrial things like railings etc, that is a  GOOD application for alkyd paint- it is long lasting and durable, the trade off is over time it fades and chalks. Car makers went to other types of paints to retain the gloss because people don't like to wax etc to keep a car looking good. As they say different strokes for different folks.
Replyooking good so far. need to get after the gas tank some more though.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Originally Posted by CAVEMANNTry lacquer thinner, a little milder than acetone and hotter than mineral spirits, an automotive painter may give you some suggestions too.
Reply:Glad to see your progress and the apparently undamaged factory paint; the finish looks great. What did you use to scrape away the softened rattle can paint?  I have used the edge of a plastic credit card and finish with 100% cotton rag with good results. I notice you're using the same heavy nitrile gloves that I have.  Kudos on all of it.ScottMiller XMT 350 CC/CV w/gas solenoid opt.Miller S-22A wirefeederBernard 400A "Q" gunMiller Spoolmatic 30A / WC-24C-K 200A torch/gas lensWeldcraft WC-18 watercooled torchHypertherm Powermax 30Victor O/A
Replyuckily no scraping needed. Just a bag of rags and worked in small sections and the spray paint came off relatively easy.Just monotonous but made easier knowing that it was helping my friend get out of a slump.He was in Chicago burying his mom when the bike was stolen so he was knocked back a little.  After I did the front fender he could see that it wasn't going to be all that bad and he was motivated to get at it.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Why can't people just leave other people's property alone. SORRY SOB's!IMPEACH BIDEN!NRA LIFE MEMBERUNITWELD 175 AMP 3 IN1 DCMIDSTATES 300 AMP AC MACHINEGOD HELP AMERICA!“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream".RONALD REAGAN
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1 Just a bag of rags and worked in small sections and the spray paint came off relatively easy...
Reply:Nice going Ed. That looks like a lot of tedious work.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:Originally Posted by John TGlad it's working out. Don't forget the rear shock covers.... Funny, I don't think it looks bad Black....    If It was a better job...  Gloss black would look hot. Black bikes Matter....
Replyid they paint the rear rim?"USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumDid they paint the rear rim?
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumDid they paint the rear rim?
Reply:Originally Posted by John TSure looks that way. Also looks like that rim has a pretty good ding in it ....Probably from hopping curbs and beating on it. .Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumDid they paint the rear rim?
Reply:Were you able to fix the rim or will it have to be replaced? Bike looks good!IMPEACH BIDEN!NRA LIFE MEMBERUNITWELD 175 AMP 3 IN1 DCMIDSTATES 300 AMP AC MACHINEGOD HELP AMERICA!“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream".RONALD REAGAN
Reply:Originally Posted by CAVEMANNWere you able to fix the rim or will it have to be replaced? Bike looks good!