Which paint stripper can I use on a modern aluminium engine? I don't want to wreck the finish on the engine, so I can polish it up later with the buffing machine.
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Steve
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Which paint stripper can I use on a modern aluminium engine? I don't want to wreck the finish on the engine, so I can polish it up later with the buffing machine.
TIA,
Steve
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TergoStrip that beyatch.
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Yeah much respect for the tergo products. Hard to find where to buy them though.
Steve
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"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
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Tergostrip is available from Bunnings
I've seen practically every painted surface on a VFR400 done with it... fanstastic result, even better after the entire bike was polished like a mirror. And then the owner powdercoated it because he didn't like the look
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I love the stuff,but make sure you wear eye protection, one drop would be it.Originally Posted by imdying
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Bunnings? Rooly?
I got a spray tin of some cheap shit from repco. It took most of it off.. nice, now I have a 1/3 painted cylinder... :slap:
I tried to goldilocks and polypad it after the stripper had finished (she was lovely too, but her skimpy top and white shorts got soaking wet from the waterblaster.. bugger!) and they seem to bring it up ok.. Looks like I need to get a machine in between the fins with some fine abrasive or something..
Anyone know how to machine-polish between fins? The only thing I have that will fit a gap that small is battery-powered and just not powerful enough.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
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Hired tool
Brake fluid
Ok im coming out of my closet just this one time, I too kinda have a curvy figure which makes it worse beacuse im a guy. Well the waist kinda goes in and the bum pushes out. When I was in college the girls in my year would slap me on the arse and squeeze because apparently it is firm, tight...
I wear jeans
.....if I find this as a signature Ill hunt you down, serious, capice?
Grumpy Old Bastard
I've got some cheap Sauvignon Blanc in here that might do the job DB...tastes like it would anyway...
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@HDTboy, cool! I got lots of that.
@slofox, LOL theres some of that in the fridge too.. shudder.. I wonder if the mrs would notice..
It seems that gun cleaning stuff put in an electric drill is the bizo.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
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Definitely, it is quite nasty.
Yeah, surprised me too.
You could try spray on over cleaner, but be aware it's very aggressive, so don't leave it on there too long. Some metals don't like it very much, so I'd be testing it first.
Polishing is a shit of a job without all the correct mops and grinders etc, these days I just pay someone else to do it. The quality of finish remains long after the pain of the bill has passed (and it won't be that expensive).I tried to goldilocks and polypad it after the stripper had finished (she was lovely too, but her skimpy top and white shorts got soaking wet from the waterblaster.. bugger!) and they seem to bring it up ok.. Looks like I need to get a machine in between the fins with some fine abrasive or something..
Anyone know how to machine-polish between fins? The only thing I have that will fit a gap that small is battery-powered and just not powerful enough.
If you're after a long term finish, look into high gloss silver powdercoats, polished alloy is dreadful to keep looking nice, it oxides quite quickly and then looks arse.
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Ah yeah, that is becoming apparent. I inquired at the powdercoaters before I did anything, and they want to heat the engine parts to 180oC, which means a complete engine strip and degrease. Not sure if I am that committed.
Another option is high-temp paint, and sanding the fin edges to bright metal. This gives the black fins + shiney edges.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
Shafty Bugger
Go check my profile pics steve, thats all I did with my cylinder block. a sanding block with 180 grit paper after painting the whole engine with H T enamel.
Make sure you do it on a nice warm day.
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Yeah it looks good, bro.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
Likes a good argument...
You can get brass or nylon bristle barrel-brushes, those in an electric drill or dremel would work a treat I'd wager.@HDTboy, cool! I got lots of that.
@slofox, LOL theres some of that in the fridge too.. shudder.. I wonder if the mrs would notice..
It seems that gun cleaning stuff put in an electric drill is the bizo.
Steve
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Yer, I've actually got some nylon ones. I'd worry about the metal center scratching the cylinder, but hey I'll try that anyways...
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
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