tootall Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I may be wrong but I think the zx7 frame is painted silver, even though underneath its a rather nice ally. How do I get the paint off without damaging the metal? Most definaltely do not want a polished frame, would be scotchbriting it if neccessary but just want bare ally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 How about a bog standard paint stripper and a wooden scraper? Anything with dichloromethane (Nitromors etc.) in it will strip paint. Scotchbriting looks good but you have to keep on top of it as it oxidises more readily than polished ally. You could strip the paint, scotchbrite it to get a 'brushed' finish then finish it with some fine wet/dry paper (but stopping short of actually polishing it). Or blast and powder coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 If you go over it with rough glass paper or emery cloth and then polish it with metal polish and a rough mop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Glass bead blasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intra Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Paint-stripper does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootall Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Paint stripper. Thats what I was hoping for. And it doesn't damage the frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalracingsnake Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Not if you don't leave it on for ages. Should be fine. I did my TLS wheels with Nitromors and stiff plastic bristled brush I got from the sink.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfmanhalfninja Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I had my 7R glass-beaded and it came up looking sugar frosted.... Was ok because I was having it powder-coated but not a good base for polishing. Scotchbriting may be the way to go, but just be warned - that standard Kawasaki paint is way tougher than you'd ever think....had a go at removing it myself but eventually gave it to my shotblaster mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intra Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Nah mate, paint stripper won't fuck your frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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