Best way to remove paint

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08 Feb 2016 10:09 #709980 by spdygon

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Best way to remove paint from plastic

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08 Feb 2016 10:18 #709984 by StreetfighterKz

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My 1000 had paint like that when I got it. I took a utility razor blade and started chipping and breaking chunks off. Then I hit the tail with some sandpaper to knock off the stubborn places. I was 15 then and had way more time on my hands than I do now.

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1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
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08 Feb 2016 16:26 #710048 by PLUMMEN

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Block sand.

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08 Feb 2016 19:05 #710059 by redhawk4

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Wet and dry with a block, plenty of water and a dash of dish soap will cut through it the fastest and get a paintable surface.

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1977 KZ650B1
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09 Feb 2016 14:46 #710185 by spdygon

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I want to remove the paint completely.
Down to the plastic...guess I'll use a sander being carefull and putty the imperfections .

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09 Feb 2016 15:02 #710188 by z1kzonly

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That's on there thick someone primed heavy 1 or 2 colors then clear!
I hate those paint jobs. I had bought a bike way back when Dupont "IMRON" paint was out. That stuff was the hardest stuff.
I break down and buy the " aircraft stripper for plastic".
That's all got to come off! No feather edging that one!
Are the 2 side covers the same? Or you just painting the tail?

Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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09 Feb 2016 15:06 #710189 by spdygon

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Tail piece and both side covers will be strip of the paint . Tank is done...

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09 Feb 2016 15:18 #710194 by z1kzonly

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Hope you don't have arthritus! Your hands will be locking up. I also would turn the pressure down in the glass bead cabinet.
Use some worn out glas , and clean out the seams and folds, grooves on the side covers.
I always had to have the paint as best as I could get it to show quality.
Maybe some of the new Vapor or soda blasting even crushed walnuts work for media blasting

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09 Feb 2016 15:24 - 09 Feb 2016 16:31 #710196 by NakedFun

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I strip plastic of paint by soaking the part for a while in used brake fluid or rags soaked in brake fluid and applied to the surface. It will bubble and lift and scrape off easily in sheets.

FWIW,
Cory

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09 Feb 2016 15:33 #710198 by z1kzonly

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Yes, That's a good idea. even new fluid, cheaper than a gallon of stripper!

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09 Feb 2016 15:34 #710199 by Nessism

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I'd first try to chip off as much paint as possible. The chips showing at present suggest there is some hope with this approach. Then I'd take a small DA with some 100 grit paper and have at it.

Ed
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www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

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09 Feb 2016 15:53 #710206 by spdygon

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Soaking the parts in those liquids won't weaking the plastic?

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