Getting paint off metal

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Getting paint off metal

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I may have sourced a damaged tank for my zx6r. The plan is to get it repaired and then resprayed. I'm waiting for photos to see what state it's in.

What's the best method for getting the old paint off and prepping it? I presume that the costs will be lower if I do a lot of the work myself so I'm tempted to see if I can take the paint off and clean the tank up.

Can I use something like nitromors or will that damage the metal?
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ive used nirtomors + a bit of heat , wear goggles as if you get it in your eyes it hurts lots also d o it in a well vented area
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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Does it smell nice? Is it better than tippex thinner?
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It'll make you smile, then fall over and girgle. Closely followed by a trip to A&E. But it does work (y)
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Don't touch it,give it to me and I will get a price to do it properly it won't be much
If the paint is ok on it it will only need keying and spraying over ,no need for nasty paint stripper etc
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Re: Getting paint off metal

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Nitromors aint what it used to be.
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duke63 wrote:Nitromors aint what it used to be.
Agreed they have tamed it down cause idiots were splattering it in there eyes ..... :S and it hurts ALOT i have first hand knowledge
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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Hmmm, i think the tank needs a bit of work.

I might pass.
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It'll buff out.
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T cut?
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That'll do nicely Sir.
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Ive always found that removing paint is easier with fire
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Perky, is that beyond repair?
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Kwacky wrote:Perky, is that beyond repair?
Yes don't touch it,find another small dents can be sorted not creases
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Thanks.
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Re: Getting paint off metal

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Depending on how much the green costs, would it be worth while buying it OR buying a cheaper tank from anything, just to try a few thinners/removers to see how it works and how you feel about doing it??

Is sand blasting an option as well .... I cant see that costing too much plus it wouldnt be as harsh as shot blasting
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Good ideas Spudda, but he's after £100 for that tank which is taking the piss given the state of it. I can get a brand new one for £250.
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wow think the range on that tank is greatly reduced , personally would not touch that with a barge pole
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Spudda wrote:
Is sand blasting an option as well .... I cant see that costing too much plus it wouldnt be as harsh as shot blasting
Scrap that .... Sand blasting apparently heats up and warps the tank :(
Bead blasting is the way to go if you want to look for prices (y)
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Post by Rossgo »

Clearly very late but how badly is your tank for you to consider getting that one!!?
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