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[webbo]

I've just spent the evening with a tin of Nitromors paint stripper on my barrels and head but it's not touching the paint. Anyone recommend a way of cleaning them up ready for painting. I thought I would try to save a bit of cash by not having them Vapour blasted but if I end up spending £50 on paint stripper it sort of defeats the object! Also what softens baked on gaskets? Cheers

[marsbar350]

just gave mine a light sanding.and sprayed with pj1
came out really good.satin or gloss either is used
the paint will cover the original ok.do one side and see what you think
you can always clean it back off

[mellow]

what butchy says may be true when i last used it i found u need to lay it on thick,dont brush it about,leave for a while then wire brush it.may need to do this a couple of times.
Also helps if u degrease the item first to

[Witterz]

Hi Marsbar350,

Where did you get your PJ1 from, I cant find anyone who sells it lately ??

[webbo]

I thought it was just me but I remember it being much stronger. I remember using some wax stuff years ago when I used to sprays cars, probably not available anymore 'cos of H&S

[tunneruk]

I 'liberated' some industrial paint stripper from my shop floor at work, we use it to strip powder coat so it's pretty hard core.

It didn't however take all the paint off of my head / barrels (there's a photo of my head before painting in my project thread)

I figured that if it was that robust that it hadn't flaked off and the paint stripper hadn't budged it then it was a good enough base to go over.


IMG_1558 by tunneruk, on Flickr

I've used Plasticote BBQ paint which looks mustard and has baked on really nice. I haven't however got it near any petrol so can't comment on that ..........


IMG_1566 by tunneruk, on Flickr


IMG_1572 by tunneruk, on Flickr

[gerumgoin]

ebay
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PJ1-MOTORCYCLE-PAINT-FLAT-BLACK-EXHAUST-HIGH-TEMP-/230310570736?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item359f946af0

[Witterz]

Hi gerumgoin,

Ebay of course !! cant believe I missed that one. £15 - but it appears little other option.

Many thanks gerumgoin

[webbo]

I bought some Plasticte BBQ paint as others seem to rate it. TunnerUK do you know the make of stripper you acquired? I will google it and see if it's available. Cheers.

[twostroker]

when i was at college 13 years ago doing my car spraying apprenticeship i was taught that if you lightly score the old paint before applying the stripper (use a old bit of 40-60 or 80 grit paper) then as soon as the paint stripper is applied quickly cover the panel in a polythene sheet (carrier bag or bin bag will do) .
this method is very effective and less messy.

[LC_BOTT]

Found the same problem with the new Nitromors, there is a guy on the selling 'old style' tins, but probably not many left now. yes can't find any now.

from one ad....'Dichloromethane free'

[bare]

Aircraft Coating Stripper Spray can or gallon jugs 100% ali safe.
Ugly chemicals though, use outdoors only and stay upwind of it.
Spray on wait a half hour, use the garden hose to spray wash the goop off.
Repeat if necessary.. often not required, but?. Even removes baked on oil from pistons :-)

[midlifecrisisrd]

Hi,

Had the same problem with getting Pj1

Ended up using simoniz engine enamel off ebay.

Steve

[lcrider]

Dec 20, 2011 22:17:02 GMT 1 webbo said:

I bought some Plasticte BBQ paint as others seem to rate it. TunnerUK do you know the make of stripper you acquired? I will google it and see if it's available. Cheers.

This is what i've been told in the past i understand its very good and cheep .