Issues with the Detailing on Plastic Sidecovers.
- mervschmaed
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One of the biggest issues is the detailing on the tank and sidecovers. It is original and the last owner (or two) didn't really take care of the bike so the detailing cracked and ugly, but not peeling. That would be a simple fix, eh? Just peel it off. But, no...
I intend to go the chemical route to strip the paint and vinyl (are the details vinyl?) from the tank, but the sidecovers are plastic. I'm afraid chemicals will also eat the covers themselves and sanding will scratch away more than the detailing.
What's a fella to do?
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Michael
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- mervschmaed
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I've sanded and repainted wood and metal before. So give them a soft wood treatment as far as grit and elbow grease are concerned, is that the suggestion?
Also, thanks for what my dad would have called a five dollar word: contraindicated.
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200+ grit? I hit it with a 100 today and it got kinda scary.
I've sanded and repainted wood and metal before. So give them a soft wood treatment as far as grit and elbow grease are concerned, is that the suggestion?
Yes, and if you do gouge, there are readily available fillers that are very forgiving.
Also, thanks for what my dad would have called a five dollar word: contraindicated.
My head is just chocked full of such drivel...
Michael
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- MFolks
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This method of stripping is slow but will not damage the plastic parts like regular paint stripper will.
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- KOOL RYDER
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You will need a lot of it, but the result is really smooth and there are no gouges at all.
I usually go with 600 to strip off as much as I can before I get to the green undercoat.
Time, beer, Time, and a lot of elbow grease will get you there safely.
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but and a big but !those who do it need to know what theyre doing or yuk ,i guess it depends on the grit grade etc but food for thought
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I've been using brake fluid to carefully strip paint from plastic parts. Get a coffee can, a soft three inch paint brush, an old baking sheet, some rubber gloves, and some time to kill.
This method of stripping is slow but will not damage the plastic parts like regular paint stripper will.
after stripping, which sand paper would you say is safest, wet or dry,for side covers?
and would you recommend this for the tank prep as well? or is good ole paint stripper and sanding just as good?
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This was also used pre-primer on the chrome headlight in my project... Scuff pad & clean, then promoter then primer then paint then clear coat....
Did the same for the tank prep....
Bull Dog is really good stuff but a messy bitch to work with. I used DupliColor's brand promoter and had good results.
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