SamL1220 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Please share what they tell you. Have a fork that I'd like to strip.Sure thing, then Think maybe I should post a tutorial type thing once finished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_w_65 Posted June 30, 2013 Share If you rub down till you get to 2000 water paper you may be able to get the carbon to shine (Carbon doesn't really shine but it might look dull and terrible) with a good plastic polish like Novus 123 - it is a 3 part polish starting with a course compound - I think it is expensive though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazza_pe Posted June 30, 2013 Share Paint strippers will screw up the resin. Don't do it.The method I used, was to sand the paint off, be careful to stop as soon as you reach the resin layer. I don't really suggest using a machine, you could take it too far down before you realise it. Safest option is good old elbow grease.Once you've reached the resin, and all the paint is off, then like anything else, you'll want to water paper to remove any scratches. Once the surface looks good, give it a nice clean, and spray on a clear coat. Edited June 30, 2013 by Wazza_pe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted June 30, 2013 Share Sand paper and good old elbow grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted June 30, 2013 Share Try soda blasting works like a charm. Have a look on yout tube. Just did my vespa works like a charm.When last I saw vespa wasn't made from carbon. Will you replace his frame after he stuffs it up following your advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doppelganger Posted June 30, 2013 Share I used it on a carbon stem and didn't do it any harm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malpiet Posted June 30, 2013 Share I stripped a road bike frame with a heat gun and a putty spreader (it looks like a old school type butter knife) then used a very fine sandpaper to remove any scratches. You have to do the frame in small sections it took me 3days working 1 to 2 hours a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamL1220 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Anyone heard of getting carbo lift (google it) in SA???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted June 30, 2013 Share Ok so does anyone do this for a living in joberg, and how much you going to charge me for my Santa Cruz dual sus??And how long will u take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_w_65 Posted June 30, 2013 Share When last I saw vespa wasn't made from carbon. Will you replace his frame after he stuffs it up following your advice? My brother's Lambretta is full carbon bodywork - not cheap - We built it up just to make sure everything fitted properly, now we need to strip it down and get the frame sprayed - NOT THE CARBON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamL1220 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Spoke to cycledelic,Said a few things,1. Don't use a chemical stripper2. Hand sanding although time taking is best.3. Start off with a 220 grit paper, wet sand all the paint off the frame4. Once all the paint has been removed use a 400 grit paper and wet sand the marks from the 220 away.5. Finish with a 600grit wet sand and will be finished! Takes a lot of time, cycledelic quotes +-R1500 for the job as it takes around 4 days labour! DIPSLICK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_w_65 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Spoke to cycledelic,Said a few things,1. Don't use a chemical stripper2. Hand sanding although time taking is best.3. Start off with a 220 grit paper, wet sand all the paint off the frame4. Once all the paint has been removed use a 400 grit paper and wet sand the marks from the 220 away.5. Finish with a 600grit wet sand and will be finished! Takes a lot of time, cycledelic quotes +-R1500 for the job as it takes around 4 days labour! I wouldn't stop at 400, that is quite course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted July 1, 2013 Share Would the same apply to removing decals from carbon wheels.? (under clear coat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogusOne Posted July 1, 2013 Share If you know what you doing you can use a heat gun to soften the top layers of the paint and scrape it off... Then as said above some good old sand paper and elbow grease, removing the top layers with the heat gun will make the sanding go quicker. Wouldn't use paint stripper of any kind on carbon. Not even Removeall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogusOne Posted July 1, 2013 Share Would the same apply to removing decals from carbon wheels.? (under clear coat) YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pietervdw Posted July 1, 2013 Share Have a look at this guy: http://www.sodablast.co.za/surfaces-that-can-be-cleaned.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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