gfxgfx
 
logo
 
gfx gfx
gfx
975792 Posts in 138942 Topics by 6363 Members - Latest Member: Bmxflex November 11, 2024, 11:53 PM
*
gfx* Home | Portal | Forum | Merchandise | Help | Login | Register | gfx
gfx
RADBMX.CO.UK  |  Technical & Reference Section  |  Tech and Restoration  |  Removing paint from tuffs-Started-PICS
gfx
gfxgfx
 

Author Topic: Removing paint from tuffs-Started-PICS  (Read 1663 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Hmoon27

  • Look Back
  • *****
  • Posts: 1496
  • There's only one path to follow....
  • Rated:
Removing paint from tuffs-Started-PICS
« on: May 25, 2012, 11:38 PM »
Removing paint from tuffs?
How do I go about it , don't want to steam in and fook it up!!
« Last Edit: May 27, 2012, 10:05 PM by hmoon27 »

Offline BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN

  • Berm Worm
  • ***********
  • Posts: 7327
  • "Click here for link"
  • Rated:
Re: Removing paint from tuffs
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2012, 12:19 AM »
It used to be nitromors - but that stuff would shift dust now  ::)

you can try some nitromors and see or ask any old boys have got the good old stuff in there sheds they wanna sell you ?

sanding is a bitch

the stuff Superbike Dan uses might work or it might melt them ? (you will have to ask him again, what it is as i can't remember)

that's as much a i know  ;)
The Devil is away on business, I'm having to step in for him - How can I make your day Hell !!!

Offline Hmoon27

  • Look Back
  • *****
  • Posts: 1496
  • There's only one path to follow....
  • Rated:
Re: Removing paint from tuffs
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2012, 11:03 AM »
Cheers B , didn't want to steam in with paint stripper if it would fook em!

Offline BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN

  • Berm Worm
  • ***********
  • Posts: 7327
  • "Click here for link"
  • Rated:
Re: Removing paint from tuffs
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2012, 09:21 PM »
just take it easy with the stuff (old best) - just do small patches and wash off

plastic mags will melt - skyways seem to get away with it but don't completely cover them and walk away like you would do a frame

kids and pets out the way - glove and watch eyes as it can flick up so easy  :buck2:

and just take your time on them (especially with the new stuff )

cheers B  ;)
The Devil is away on business, I'm having to step in for him - How can I make your day Hell !!!

Offline Hmoon27

  • Look Back
  • *****
  • Posts: 1496
  • There's only one path to follow....
  • Rated:
Re: Removing paint from tuffs-Started-PICS
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2012, 10:20 PM »
This is the tuff in question


Got the paint stripper out earlier, gave it a good go ,then washed it off and had a go with the brillo pads......





As you can see , the freewheel side has come out better than the other. The other had been painted green then black :wtf:Gonna strip the hub and freewheel and lob it in the dishwasher tommorow night after er' indoors has hit the sack :LolLolLolLol:, hopefully this will get some more grime out. Then ill try and sand it a bit to get the rough bits out.
Then the dye? What'd you reckon will it dye yellow again or
will it need another colour

Offline bigfatolly

  • Cherry Picker
  • ****
  • Posts: 1159
  • Rated:
Re: Removing paint from tuffs-Started-PICS
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2012, 10:28 PM »
Can't see that shifting,i would try a bit of cellulose thinners on a small area and give it a rub.

Media blasting might get it back to yellow,or if you dont want to go that route i would dye them black :daumenhoch:

Offline Spen69

  • Site Supporter
  • Tail Whip
  • *
  • Posts: 5646
  • It was less than TWELVE parsecs.... .
  • Rated:
Re: Removing paint from tuffs-Started-PICS
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2012, 01:02 AM »
Mark - aquablast them bud, I bet it all comes out :-\

Metal Magic, just off the M1 in Barnsley are your best bet :daumenhoch:

Ring them on 08444-744358. Open sat mornings to drop off and collect the next week - leave the missus and family at Meadowhall shopping while you do. Simples...... ;-)
« Last Edit: May 29, 2012, 07:46 AM by Spen69 »
Still limping......

deeman

  • Guest
Re: Removing paint from tuffs-Started-PICS
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2012, 01:19 AM »
I was thinking what Spen said!A job for the aquqblaster! :daumenhoch:

Offline Hmoon27

  • Look Back
  • *****
  • Posts: 1496
  • There's only one path to follow....
  • Rated:
Re: Removing paint from tuffs-Started-PICS
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2012, 06:03 PM »
Mark - aquablast them bud, I bet it all comes out :-\

Metal Magic, just off the M1 in Barnsley are your best bet :daumenhoch:

Ring them on 08444-744358. Open sat mornings to drop off and collect the next week - leave the missus and family at Meadowhall shopping while you do. Simples...... ;-)


Cheers Spen  :daumenhoch: I've looked locally but cant find anyone. Barnsley is a bit of a trek for me , it'd cost so much in fuel it would be cheaper to get another wheel! Cheers anyway mate :daumenhoch:

Offline Spen69

  • Site Supporter
  • Tail Whip
  • *
  • Posts: 5646
  • It was less than TWELVE parsecs.... .
  • Rated:
Re: Removing paint from tuffs-Started-PICS
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2012, 09:21 PM »
If you're not in a rush bring them to the next BR meet fella and I'll drop them in for you :daumenhoch:
Still limping......

RADBMX.CO.UK  |  Technical & Reference Section  |  Tech and Restoration  |  Removing paint from tuffs-Started-PICS
 

gfxgfx
gfx gfx
Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP Valid XHTML 1.0! Valid CSS!
SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal