Paint removal

garydup · 07-01-2009, 01:30 PM

About a year ago I had some flames painted on my bike, now I no longer want them on the bike. Anybody know of a way I can remove the paint without damaging the paint on the bike?

dantama · 07-01-2009, 01:42 PM

Trade out the painted parts with someone who wants flames?

cactusjack · 07-01-2009, 01:49 PM

Is this one of those "gee, it seemed like a good idea at the time" kind of things? They would have to be sanded down and repainted, although Dan's solution is both clever and expedient.

damark115 · 07-01-2009, 02:28 PM

I know back in the 80's I worked for a towing company. They built the rigs also so turned them over quite often. All the trucks were hand lettered. When they sold one they would use easy-off oven cleaner. Spray it on, wait a short time and wipe it and lettering off. Too long and the paint got damaged if I remember. They then would buff out the door and ship the truck. I never liked the idea but it worked enough to get the truck sold. I would be skeptical but it did work. But you asked.

**Kawhead** · 07-01-2009, 04:05 PM

About two years ago I bought a VN 800. It was turquoise and gray with lines and a skull with a cigar. I was going to sand it off but my friends begged me not to. After a while it grew on me. And then after a little longer while a deer ran out in front of me and totaled it.

zoom45 · 07-01-2009, 05:54 PM

It really depends on what type paint was used and how long it has been on it. Is it clear coated? More than likey you would need to sand it down and repaint.
Zoom45

petenomad · 07-01-2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Is this one of those "gee, it seemed like a good idea at the time" kind of things?

kinda like getting a tattoo. ;)

dogdoc · 07-01-2009, 09:46 PM

rub some brake fluid on what you dont want,,,,,,it will vanish.

**Kawhead** · 07-01-2009, 10:57 PM

My real point was is it so bad you just can't live with it? If it looks good to people you know, maybe it could lead to a bigger problem and money than it's worth to fool with. But we gotta do what makes us happy!

bobhamlin · 07-02-2009, 06:30 AM

Keep an eye on eBay. If you have stock colors, one will eventually appear.

Like mentioned above. If the tank and flames are in good shape, you shouldn't have any trouble selling.

**ringadingh** · 07-02-2009, 07:06 AM

When I drove a dump truck years ago, the sign painter that used to letter the trucks recomended Easy Off oven cleaner to remove the lettering from the trucks. It softened the paint and you could wash it off without harming the original paint on the truck.

07-01-2009, 01:30 PM	#1
garydup Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Henderson, Louisiana Posts: 90	Paint removal About a year ago I had some flames painted on my bike, now I no longer want them on the bike. Anybody know of a way I can remove the paint without damaging the paint on the bike? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-01-2009, 01:42 PM	#2
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Paint removal Trade out the painted parts with someone who wants flames?
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Paint removal Is this one of those "gee, it seemed like a good idea at the time" kind of things? They would have to be sanded down and repainted, although Dan's solution is both clever and expedient. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-01-2009, 02:28 PM	#4
damark115 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Methuen MA Posts: 349	Paint removal I know back in the 80's I worked for a towing company. They built the rigs also so turned them over quite often. All the trucks were hand lettered. When they sold one they would use easy-off oven cleaner. Spray it on, wait a short time and wipe it and lettering off. Too long and the paint got damaged if I remember. They then would buff out the door and ship the truck. I never liked the idea but it worked enough to get the truck sold. I would be skeptical but it did work. But you asked.
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07-01-2009, 04:05 PM	#5
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Paint removal About two years ago I bought a VN 800. It was turquoise and gray with lines and a skull with a cigar. I was going to sand it off but my friends begged me not to. After a while it grew on me. And then after a little longer while a deer ran out in front of me and totaled it. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-01-2009, 05:54 PM	#6
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Paint removal It really depends on what type paint was used and how long it has been on it. Is it clear coated? More than likey you would need to sand it down and repaint. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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07-01-2009, 09:46 PM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Paint removal rub some brake fluid on what you dont want,,,,,,it will vanish.
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07-01-2009, 10:57 PM	#9
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Paint removal My real point was is it so bad you just can't live with it? If it looks good to people you know, maybe it could lead to a bigger problem and money than it's worth to fool with. But we gotta do what makes us happy! __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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07-02-2009, 06:30 AM	#10
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	Paint removal Keep an eye on eBay. If you have stock colors, one will eventually appear. Like mentioned above. If the tank and flames are in good shape, you shouldn't have any trouble selling. __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F
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07-02-2009, 07:06 AM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Paint removal When I drove a dump truck years ago, the sign painter that used to letter the trucks recomended Easy Off oven cleaner to remove the lettering from the trucks. It softened the paint and you could wash it off without harming the original paint on the truck. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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