| Author | Message | ||
     Dhill8560 |
I want to remove paint from an airbox cover (gas tank cover). What would be a safe and effective remover that would not cause any damage to the fiberglass? | ||
| Buelltroll |
Thats wrong in so many ways. First theres no paint its color molded plastic.Second theres no fiberglass its color molded plastic.Third ITS COLOR MOLDED PLASTIC!!! color goes all the way through only way to remove that color is PAINT OVER IT or get new plastics. | ||
| Dhill8560 |
No actually, it's an aftermarket fiberglass airbox cover. Purchased through a sponsor of this site. So once again if anyone could help me with my issue, it would be greatly appreciated, and please no smart asses. I had someone "try" to paint it and they botched it. Would like to sand it or remove the paint. The moron got it all lumpy and it looks like hell. | ||
| Diablobrian |
I would be careful sanding it. you do not want to go through the sealer/gel coat on the fiberglass. Take it easy, and wet sand with 220 grit. once you've gone through the paint stop. It should be easy to do with a "soft sanding block" kind of like a sponge that keeps the surface wet and makes sure that you don't put all the pressure in a small spot and cause bigger problems for yourself. If you have never wet sanded before it would probably be better to have someone with experience help you. There is a bit of skill required and compound curves are hard to learn on. | ||
| Dhill8560 |
Thanks, I appreciate the advice. Having a true professional do it is probably just the best solution anyway | ||
| Hotdog271 |
Has anyone removed the buell badges from the "tank" air box cover? I want to do this and figure it can't be too hard. Any suggestions? Heat gun, hair drier, heat both sides with cover removed, goof off? Will goof off damage the cover? Thanks | ||
| Tdiddy |
I wonder if a heat gun or a hair drier would warp the plastic. | ||
| Diablobrian |
A hair dryer would be better than a heat gun. A heat gun would scorch the plastic very very easily. The surlyn plastic is kind of like an onion in construction, it is made up of a lot of very thin layers. be careful applying heat to it. I have not hear of any problems with products like goof off if used to remove residue from the adhesive. I would not leave it on the plastic for an extended period though. No soaking it overnight to lets it loosen up. There are spray on adhesive removers available at most auto parts stores as well. Once again be careful, these chemicals are very volatile. | ||
| Capitantem |
There are chemical paint removers, if it is fiberglass there shouldn't be a problem and is very easy to use; on plastic I won't recommend it. | ||
| Tdiddy |
Hotdog, I saw on Ebay last night the full Orange set like on my bike. If I knew how to, I'd post the link. | ||
| Buelltroll |
Uh how bout trying the obvious first. Paint thinner. What kind of paint is it? REAL 2 part / clearcoat paintjob or rattle can? You could always get it sandblasted too. (Message edited by Buelltroll on January 10, 2007) |
