Jimbojones311291 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have just recently bought a mod speed race fan frame it's a lil scuffed in places so was thinking of stripping it down to the metal but will this weaken the frame? Heard someone mention it does so just wanted to clarify thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 no, it wont make any difference. Paint has no structual effect to a frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 It will do if you leave it on it long enough (caustic soda). I burnt through my T-pro at one point as I left it on for a day or two thinking it was anodised not painted.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalseProphecy Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Yeah you don't wanna weaken your frame! if anything that layer of paint will help keep your frame from cracking/snapping.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 How strong do you think paint is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 This question isn't as silly as it sounds. If you didn't know, you could easily assume that the stripper could eat into the metal and weaken it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 This question isn't as silly as it sounds. If you didn't know, you could easily assume that the stripper could eat into the metal and weaken it... Completely agree mate. Which it did to my T-pro as said above. Destroyed the headset area and made the frame absolutely redundant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 That just proves that being a mong can affect your frame 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbojones311291 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 It takes the piss to get this paint off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Dan that's because you used caustic soda, fine if you want to strip anodising and you know what you're doing. Not ideal for paint and definitely not one to leave on an aluminium frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 if it's actually painted, take a wire brush on a grinder to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMK Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 If it is painted, most chemical paint strippers will be acceptable. However read the label to ensure it is safe on the frames material, be it aluminum or steel. Some chemical strippers can damage aluminum while being fine on steel. If the steel is high strength, well above typical chromoly, various chemicals can enter the metal and cause embrittlement and with use cracking. If you do use a mechanical means, such as a wire wheel, wire brush, Scotchbrite, or abrasive paper or wools, be very careful since these can cut into the metal of the frame also. Aluminum being more easily destroyed than steel. Not sure of the desired end result, be it brushed, polished or resprayed, but most chemical strippers will have a usually last step finish of soap and water with Scotchbrite to remove chemical stripper residue and provide a uniform finish. If you are removing anodize, often times oven cleaner is used. As was mentioned, any of the anodize strip chemicals left on too long will eat away the metal. Even some soaps, often the purple colored spray soap for aggressive cleaning can stain or remove anodize. If you have an anodized frame and want to paint it, the anodize is an excellent base to build onto after cleaning. PK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Dan that's because you used caustic soda, fine if you want to strip anodising and you know what you're doing. Not ideal for paint and definitely not one to leave on an aluminium frame. Exactly man, that's why i'm saying that it can damage the frame if you leave it on long enough. If he is using caustic soda that is but a paint stripper shouldn't affect it. I've had two of my frames left in paint removing acid over night at a car body shop with no detrimental effects OP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Get it dipped or vapour blasted, best way to get the paint off in one go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbojones311291 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Managed to get the paint of through plenty of patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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