The best way to remove paint and overspray.

[Stafford]

Hi all, just picked up a 900SSie for track use. But as a stolen recovery it's looking a bit sorry for itself as the muppet that nicked it just sprayed it black. So I have overspray on the top yoke and runs dripping onto the frame and worse of all onto one of the Brembo calipers. T-cut should do some, the tank is too thick for that though. I'm not looking to make this a show bike but tidy would be nice.
Also looking for an horizontal belt cover, clutch hub/drum and a better tank would be nice.

My guess is a not too course ie a finer grade wet and dry and go very easy ..rubbing compound and T cut are going to be too fine and take forever.

Just a case of going easy ..maybe add a bit of washing up liquid to the mix .

At least it has fallen into loving hands!! good luck!

If they have just sprayed it and not lacquered it then any decent paint stripper should do it, or thinners, or white spirit. Try petrol too, it's good for getting paint off a tank where it hasn't been lacquered, like on my race bikes

Do you want to remove the whole layer of paint of the tank???
If so shout . there is a product as I need to get some to do a bike tank.

Let me know and I can make a call as I need to know the name myself

If you could do some of the prep this time of year sprayers are quiet ... unless dealing with snow accidents!! .. you may find you get a dam good deal if you can wait for a little bit.

I probably would shop about for a cheap spray job ..start as you mean to go on.
you could prob get it done for under £300

[Stafford]

TBH the tank is a bit gash so not too fussed how it comes out, the annoying parts are the calipers and the paint on the fork legs. Wet and dry and paint stripper are probably not ideal and wet and dry wont get into the finish of a normal Brembo caliper.

[bigredduke]

HOW many bikes now???? Heather must be so understanding!

The finish on the calipers may be anodized so paint stripper may be ok. Test on an unseen bit first.

Originally Posted by Stafford

TBH the tank is a bit gash so not too fussed how it comes out, the annoying parts are the calipers and the paint on the fork legs. Wet and dry and paint stripper are probably not ideal and wet and dry wont get into the finish of a normal Brembo caliper.

Cellulose thinners will do the trick. Forks are anodised so no problem and the caliper paint is very tough. Test a small area first though.

[Stafford]

Only six now Paul, the garage is a bit full as Liz's 600 is here and a mates Maico as well. I was think of using brake fluid but I think cellulose thinners would be less aggressive thanks chaps.

[Albie]

Try using a nylon scotchbrite pad as they can be a little less abrasive. Try a touch of thinners or even wd 40. 6 bikes is ok imho.

You need another one..... then you have a different bike for each day of the week!!!

It's logical!! well worth a shot as an excuse!

[hhmunro]

hola Staff,
Feliz ano nuevo
some gentle work with a Dremmel may be the answer...
Wish we still had a mate with access to a trice tank...

[Stafford]

You're right Tom an hour in the trichloroethylene tank at Avon Rubber would have got most things off. It was a crap job on Saturday mornings cleaning it out with BA on though.

[Liz]

Originally Posted by Stafford

Only six now Paul, the garage is a bit full as Liz's 600 is here and a mates Maico as well. I was think of using brake fluid but I think cellulose thinners would be less aggressive thanks chaps.

Yes, and I hope you're looking after it like what I do!

[uksurfer]

just nick Liz's tank, i'm sure she won't notice

[Liz]

Originally Posted by uksurfer

just nick Liz's tank, i'm sure she won't notice

Even I know that my tank wouldn't fit! (What's that bit again, what's it do?)