Getting paint off tuffs ? Now with progress PHOTOS !

[bmxbob]

Got myself a front tuff II covered in paint 

think it hammerite too 

anyway, is there any paint stripper i can use that wont damage the tuff ?

or do i keep scraping with the kitchen knife and rubbing withthe sandpaper 

thanks


Bob 








any advice on scraping tools 

[bigfatolly]

interesting,i have a pair that have been painted too.
nitromors should be ok as long as you dont leave it on too long and wire wool it off as soon as the paint pickles.
i am gonna try it tomorrow!

[bmxbob]

interesting,i have a pair that have been painted too.
nitromors should be ok as long as you dont leave it on too long and wire wool it off as soon as the paint pickles.
i am gonna try it tomorrow!

Hmm, dunno bout Nitromors 

its pretty wicked stuff 

wouldnt like to get any on the hub either, just incase 

post some b4 and after photos on here when you have done yours 

Bob 

[bobafett]

Got myself a front tuff II covered in paint 
think it hammerite too 

Holy sh!t - who paints a wheel like that ? 

Looks like you've got you're work cut out there mate - you could try a heat gun paint stripper but i don't think they'd run true when you were done !
 

[fouronethreeoh!]

Use a hard plastic or even hard wood scraper, wont damage the tuff.
Also paint stripper shouldnt be a problem, put the stripper on the paint in small areas, wait for it to soften then a quick scrape and everything will be ok. Its the temptation to walk away and leave it for half an hour where things go wrong.

[MartyC]

I'd get it media blasted to save yourself the hassle 

[trasher]

get your water proofs on then give em a good blasting with your pressure washer

and karcher do a sand blasting attachment for the pressure washers ,,a differant lance and a bucket of media 

[bmxbob]

just havin some bait 

my arm is knacking 

been sanding and scraping all morning with a little help from Mr Nitromors, well from about 10ish after the wife had gone to work

so i could work on the kitchen worktop 

post some photos when im finished 

Bob 

[bmxbob]

lookin a bit more like a Yellow Tuff II 

[bigfatolly]

good work!
started mine this afternoon,nitromors gets the paint off nice,and doesnt damage the tuff at all
its all the nooks and crannies that take the time.
messy job but u gotta stick at it.
its best to get most of it off,rinse it then let it dry.
next get all the little bits off with a semi sharp screwdriver.
after that,brake rub needs removing.
then mine will need bleaching.
still,keeps me off the streets

[bmxbob]

good work!
started mine this afternoon,nitromors gets the paint off nice,and doesnt damage the tuff at all
its all the nooks and crannies that take the time.
messy job but u gotta stick at it.
its best to get most of it off,rinse it then let it dry.
next get all the little bits off with a semi sharp screwdriver.
after that,brake rub needs removing.
then mine will need bleaching.
still,keeps me off the streets

get some photos up mate 

b4 and after 

Bob 

[bobafett]

lookin a bit more like a Yellow Tuff II

Nice work mate 
Looks like the paint has protected the colour as well - they don't look too faded at all in the pics 
So what are they going on ?

[Beer_bandito]

Media blasting is the best way to go.

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[bobafett]

Nice work mate - looks like the paint protected those tuffs nicely !