Removing paint from tuffs-Started-PICS

[Hmoon27]

Removing paint from tuffs?
How do I go about it , don't want to steam in and fook it up!!

[BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN]

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 

[Hmoon27]

Cheers B , didn't want to steam in with paint stripper if it would fook em!

[BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN]

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 

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

cheers B 

[Hmoon27]

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 , 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

[bigfatolly]

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

[Spen69]

Mark - aquablast them bud, I bet it all comes out

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

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...... ;-)

[deeman]

I was thinking what Spen said!A job for the aquqblaster!

[Hmoon27]

Mark - aquablast them bud, I bet it all comes out

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

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  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

[Spen69]

If you're not in a rush bring them to the next BR meet fella and I'll drop them in for you