I am going to repaint my used boxxer I just picked up and I was wondering what a good paint stripper would be? Thanks
Best Paint Stripper/Thinner?
- Thread starter lanman
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that could mess with the metal of the fork
seems brake fluid does a nice job of taking the paint off my lever bodies 
but this stuff......
http://www.jasco-help.com/products/prod_rem.htm
is something to behold. i doubt wether it will damage the metal, but i would avoid getting it inside the fork.
btw WEAR GLOVES, I got some of this stuff on my hands, and calmly walked over to the sink, and half way there I thought my hands were melting off... oh yeh, it isnt water soluble, so dont go trying to use the sink to wash it off. needless to say, read the label, it hurts, for a long time.
but this stuff......
http://www.jasco-help.com/products/prod_rem.htm
is something to behold. i doubt wether it will damage the metal, but i would avoid getting it inside the fork.
btw WEAR GLOVES, I got some of this stuff on my hands, and calmly walked over to the sink, and half way there I thought my hands were melting off... oh yeh, it isnt water soluble, so dont go trying to use the sink to wash it off. needless to say, read the label, it hurts, for a long time.
Paramors... Nitro-mors's bigger brother. Bigger, meaner, and takes paint off much faster, for all you impatient ones.
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RiDurbin
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Gotta agree with Sebring. JASCO for sure. Make sure and get the stuff in the gold can. I think they sell a milder version in a differant can.
I have stripped 3 bmx frames, 2 mtb frames, 3 swingarms, 2 DeeMax rims and even a 22' aluminum stepvan (looks like a UPS truck) with this stuff and it WORKS.
Just apply it and wait about 15 minutes, they scrape most of it off. They reapply and wait another 15 minutes then use a scotchbrite pad and warm soapin water to remove whats left. There may still be small areas where you still have paint, just reapply Jasco and go at it again. Don't spend a lot of time trying to scrub it off with brushs, etc. Just keep reapplying the Jasco in stages. You can practically hose the paint off after each application.
It works on most regular paints, automotive paints and yes it works on powdercoat.
Like Sebring say's use gloves unless you like pain.
I have stripped 3 bmx frames, 2 mtb frames, 3 swingarms, 2 DeeMax rims and even a 22' aluminum stepvan (looks like a UPS truck) with this stuff and it WORKS.
Just apply it and wait about 15 minutes, they scrape most of it off. They reapply and wait another 15 minutes then use a scotchbrite pad and warm soapin water to remove whats left. There may still be small areas where you still have paint, just reapply Jasco and go at it again. Don't spend a lot of time trying to scrub it off with brushs, etc. Just keep reapplying the Jasco in stages. You can practically hose the paint off after each application.
It works on most regular paints, automotive paints and yes it works on powdercoat.
Like Sebring say's use gloves unless you like pain.
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RiDurbin
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Just a follow up. You want the Jasco Premium paint & epoxy remover. Forget about the others listed in Sebrings link. Use the one at the top of the page.
How about "Strypeeze"? I got some in my basement and it strips paint off doors like nothing. Know about it?
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RiDurbin
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Strypeeze is pretty good compared to most but it can't compare to Jasco. Trust me on this I've also done 2 sets of complete kitchen cabinets both painted and stained, in addtion to the other stuff I listed. The Jasco RULES!! Home Depot about 8 bucks a quart a pint will be more then enough for you Boxxer.
Basically most other strippers have been made to "safe" to be effective. If you get Jasco on your skin and can leave it there until it no longer burns and if your skin doesn't peel off your are one tough dude. My wife got a tiny drop on her hand once and now she won't even stay in the same room when I'm using it. I've used so much I can almost drink the stuff now.
Basically most other strippers have been made to "safe" to be effective. If you get Jasco on your skin and can leave it there until it no longer burns and if your skin doesn't peel off your are one tough dude. My wife got a tiny drop on her hand once and now she won't even stay in the same room when I'm using it. I've used so much I can almost drink the stuff now.
Ok, forget any chemicals mentioned . IMHO the best paint stripper is polysterene liquid glue.... the one in small glass bottles with a brush/cap attached that people use to glue together plastic models. It is the best paint stripper available.... enamels or acrylics.... but it is only suitable for metal parts....
Also, I have taken the two crowns off the stanctions, the axle and all the bolts out of the fork. Do I simply apply the stripper to a rag and rub the lowers and crowns down, let sit and wipe off? Or is there another way to do it? Thanks