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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: adeshere on May 08, 2009, 02:35 PM

Title: Removing paint
Post by: adeshere on May 08, 2009, 02:35 PM

So, what is the best thing to use to remove paint from an old bmx frame ?

Is there something i can paint on and leave for a bit that will do the job for me ?

Title: Re: Removing paint
Post by: neiljonarcus on May 08, 2009, 03:04 PM

paint remover   nito mors

http://www.roadrunner-autoparts.co.uk/product-detail.aspx?ProductId=7228

Title: Re: Removing paint
Post by: adeshere on May 08, 2009, 07:36 PM

How well does that stuff work ?

I am not sure if to just rub the current paont down a bit with some sandpaper and just apint over the top of it OR strip it back to bare metal

Title: Re: Removing paint
Post by: bmxbob on May 08, 2009, 07:39 PM

Nitromors  >:D

Title: Re: Removing paint
Post by: dannywhiteley on May 08, 2009, 09:31 PM

Nitromors is quality.  I stripped a scratched DC MX hinged clamp recently and the paint just fell off.  Quick buff and I have a mint polished MX clamp.

I also used it on the Rebel frame in my sig before it was powder coated.  Much better to get back to bare metal before coating.  Get a nicer finish.

Just get a pair of gloves (it stings if you get it on your skin) and a load of newspaper and make some mess. :)

Title: Re: Removing paint
Post by: adeshere on May 08, 2009, 10:32 PM

So where would i get Nitromors from

Title: Re: Removing paint
Post by: buzzlightyear05 on May 08, 2009, 10:44 PM

Homebase,wilkinsons B&Q any good hardware store ect. You want the one in the green tin not yellow. :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Removing paint
Post by: adeshere on May 08, 2009, 10:50 PM

Is it a case of paint it on, leave it and then wipe off the paint, or is scraping involved

Title: Re: Removing paint
Post by: buzzlightyear05 on May 08, 2009, 10:55 PM

Apply it with an old paint brush ect wait for it to bubble up then use an old rag ect to wipe it off. It really is as easy as that. Be sure to use gloves though and cover your arms as the splashes get a bit sore.

Title: Re: Removing paint
Post by: dannywhiteley on May 08, 2009, 11:20 PM

Yeah, just paint it on with an old brush and work it intoall the tight angles.  Leave it a few minutes (youwill see the paint lift and bubble) then wipe it off.  May need a second go, and try not to let it dry on.  Keep working it with the brush.

If its a frame you are stripping back to bare metal, get the wire brush out once youve wiped the excess off.  That will bring it up lovely.  Its really satisfying and much less work that rubbing it down with sandpaper.

Title: Re: Removing paint
Post by: bmxbob on May 09, 2009, 09:55 AM

Quote from: buzzlightyear05 on May 08, 2009, 10:44 PM

Homebase,wilkinsons B&Q any good hardware store ect. You want the one in the green tin not yellow. :daumenhoch:

I get mine from Tesco, bout a fiver  :daumenhoch:

Green tin  :)

Title: Re: Removing paint
Post by: adeshere on May 09, 2009, 12:54 PM

Ah, got myself a tin from halfords so will let you know how i get on

Title: Re: Removing paint
Post by: bmxbob on May 09, 2009, 02:10 PM

PICTURES !  :D

B4 and after