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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: HEYWOOD BMX on September 18, 2008, 06:37 PM

Title: Removing powdercoat?
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on September 18, 2008, 06:37 PM

 :) Will caustic soda remove it,or do I need gasket remover?









If the caustic treatment doesn`t do it,then it`s bug genocide in the garden tomorrow...

Title: Re: Removing powdercoat?
Post by: stidds on September 18, 2008, 07:19 PM

Caustic will not remove powdercoat, you will either have to go with Permatex Gasket remover (if you can find some) or follow SuperBikeDan's advice and go to a local car paint supplies store and get some Gel Paint Remover.  I did this last weekend and it certainly works, a 5 litre bottle cost £25.

Title: Re: Removing powdercoat?
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on September 18, 2008, 07:22 PM

  ;) Cheers.Couldn`t recall the Permatex name,tried some cheap stuff and it didn`t work!







Bugs are gonna die tomorrow!

Title: Re: Removing powdercoat?
Post by: spesh on September 18, 2008, 07:49 PM

or go to halfords and buy one of those polycarbide abrasive mesh wheels (£7)put it in a drill and sand away
thats what i did works a treat! :daumenhoch:


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Title: Re: Removing powdercoat?
Post by: superbikedan on September 18, 2008, 07:54 PM

yep the gel strip removes everything :daumenhoch: