Whats the best way to paint strip an alli frame?

[KaKa]

what brand of primer for alum frames did u use?

and what process was followed

what are the long term results

[Fleming]

I used this stuff:

 

http://www.alcolin.com/diy-products/wood/paint-stripper

 

Cost about R80 for the tin from builders. Just paint it on the frame, leave for 15 minutes and the paint comes off easily. Most of it just wiped off but some needed a bit of scraping. I had to reapply a few times to get into all the nooks and crannies but it was a easy job.

 

Also, most bikes have a clearcoat over the decals. The first application will strip the clearcoat and most of the paint but will leave the decals and the paint below them. You need to peel these away after the first application.

 

This is what it looked like during the second application:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/stuartfleming/PC170929.jpg

[KaKa]

thanx. but I need infomation regarding the primer

[King_Crispy]

or....use the original paint as a basecoat. it works really well, simply roughen it with sand paper of a fine grit, then clean off with soap and water, rinse thoroughly, allow to dry, and respray.

 

Flatten first with a basecoat and THEN respray. If you don't the old scratches look ***

[divernick]

I use cheap Durastrip chemical stripper. Paint it on liberally, wait 15 min and hit it with a high pressure hose. Repeat until all the paint's off.

 

Sand with 320, 600, 800, 1200 grit waterpaper.

 

Polish with "rubbing compound" then silvo to get that chrome look.

 

Check my thread https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/111322-old-mtb-restoration/page__hl__old%20mtb%20restoration

[Azonic]

Nitromors

 

http://direct.tesco.com/pi/Enlarge/7/SS12212-3007TPS1317633.jpg