Broker Posted September 19, 2016 Share What will be the best method to remove paint from a carbon frame. Currently painted white and want the clean black carbon look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted September 19, 2016 Share blowtorch but seriously I would ask BogusOne https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum/user/7810-bogusone/ Prince Albert Cycles, CdT85, JXV and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edition 507 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Paint it with a 'clean black carbon look' paint nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted September 19, 2016 Share send it to an expert. Prince Albert Cycles and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 19, 2016 Share There are paint-strippers made specially for carbon fibre, that will not damage the carbon or the resin. I've never used it myself, so I cannot comment on how well it works. But if it is anything like normal paint stripping, it is very hard work with lots of elbow grease, that takes more time than you imagine. No matter what the u-tube videos say! Afterwards you will have to gently sand it with progressively finer water sandpaper and paint it with a clear coat. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=paint+stripper+for+carbon+fibre+bike+frame&qpvt=paint+stripper+for+carbon+fibre+bike+frame&FORM=VDRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted September 19, 2016 Share .........but seriously I would ask BogusOne https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum/user/7810-bogusone/ send it to an expert.My thinking also! But then not everyone is as lazy as I am. I'd rather spend my limited time riding! So, yes, send it to Bogus, or Jared at BMC. (Both are based in Cape Town) http://www.bicyclerepairs.co.za/ Edited September 19, 2016 by DJR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted September 20, 2016 Share Thanks guys - I am in touch with Bogus Wannabe and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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