ridding a 4/fuch of black paint, worth the hassle? |
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ridding a 4/fuch of black paint, worth the hassle? |
rhodyguy |
Feb 10 2006, 11:08 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,084 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
i've got a 9.5 on a scale of 10 single, that a previous owner painted. just sell as is or huff fumes to make a bit more money? what is the safest product to use to lift the paint and not damage the factory finish?
k |
VaccaRabite |
Feb 10 2006, 11:18 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,456 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Sell it cheaply. To me.
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Chris Pincetich |
Feb 10 2006, 11:21 AM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
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1) Don't bother with the extra elbow grease to give those old rims more bling- let the new owner sweat it. Maybe I, I mean they, would like them painted and would add another coat? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) 2) My AR mags have a border of gold paint that I want to remove enventually and am interested in the responses. I was looking a wheel cleaning kit, with stripper, on the POR-15 or Zumwalt web sites that I almost bought. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
reverie |
Feb 10 2006, 02:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 783 Joined: 14-March 03 Member No.: 427 Region Association: None |
Maybe media blasting, with walnut bits?... but even if that works (removes the paint and saves the finish), it would cost at least $25 at a blasting shop.
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McMark |
Feb 10 2006, 02:24 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I used brake cleaner on a set and they cleaned up pretty darn well. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Ahhh, the magic that is brake cleaner. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)
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rhodyguy |
Feb 10 2006, 06:06 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,084 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
you used the brake cleaner to remove paint?
k |
balljoint |
Feb 10 2006, 06:09 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
It works like a charm on painted wheels. Especially when you don't want it too. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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Gint |
Feb 10 2006, 08:06 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
No discoloration of the anodization? Did you have to let it soak? |
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McMark |
Feb 10 2006, 10:17 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Well, my fuchs in question were probably just rattle canned. So it literally fell off in chunks as soon as I hit it with the spray. Had to rub with my fingers in a few places to motivate some of it. Not harm to the wheels.
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McMark |
Feb 10 2006, 10:19 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
After picture. No before picture. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
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boxstr |
Feb 10 2006, 10:20 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Are they real Fuchs that have been painted or the replicas that are painted? I rember someone recommnding "Easyoff"oven cleaner.
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sixnotfour |
Feb 10 2006, 10:33 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Easyoff kills the anodize , you only want to do that if you are going to re polish it.
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Gint |
Feb 10 2006, 10:51 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I've heard the Easy-Off trick. I don't want to strip them bare. I just want to remove the flat black paint someone sprayed on the "Budget 914"s current set of Fuchs. And I'm sure it's el-cheapo rattle can variety.
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rhodyguy |
Feb 11 2006, 09:12 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,084 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
thanks guys. i think i just let the new owner concern themself with the paint issue. you never know, their wheels may already be painted. the camera will come home this afternoon.
k |
IronHillRestorations |
Feb 11 2006, 01:48 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,724 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Good for you! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
I don like no steenkin black paint on 4 lug Foooks! |
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