Pee Dubs Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 8/19/2016 at 07:37, datlow said: Fuck yeah blasting looks the go I asked him if he would blast a complete motor, said he could if I make caps to cover all the ports etc, as I've just put the motor back together Did you end up getting the engine blasted? Mine's covered in some shitty non heat-resistant paint so keen to get it cleaned up. Problem is that it's still in the bike at the moment and i assume would need to dismantle and remove it... Would an easier option be wire-brushing it in situ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 @Pee Dubs, na I crappily painted my motor so will end up blasting or 2 pac black it at some point i did use him for my carbs and scooter side cover tho yrah have to remove engine as he blasts in a cabinet wire brush would probably just make it look worse/gouge the alloy Maybe waterblaster would lift it off? How bad does the alloy look under the paint oxidised etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pee Dubs Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Paint on the top end turns soft when the engine gets hot so I've already scraped some of it off with a flathead screwdriver where I could get to it. Obviously just can't get between the fins and into corners like that though. Not sure that water blaster would help unless engine was hot; would cooling it too quickly risk cracking the barrels? Alloy underneath looks pretty good from what I can tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Paint stripper and water blaster? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Vapour Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Often cheap spray bomb paint will come off with prepsol and a rag or stiff brush. Or paint stripper and a wirebrush are also very effective. Use a pressure washer also. May need a few applications and persistence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 On 9/14/2016 at 16:55, kicker said: More blasting news. Currently having a bicycle frame blasted and powdercoated by Metal Immersions in Tawa, was quoted $150 for stripping, zincing and powdercoating. Had a bike frame dipstripped years ago by them and was happy with the service, will update with outcome. Any idea how that would translate into a cost for a motorbike frame? Specifically my C90? I've tried calling him and he is super evasive giving a price. He didn't even want to give me a ballpark to within. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Not sure tbh, he is annoying to deal with but seems to be one of the few places around that can strip and coat. He kept trying to change my mind on the colour I wanted. Give ESL a call (near your place), I had FA50 stuff blasted and coated there years ago but last time I called they had stopped the blasting side, could see if they are doing it again or if they can recommend anywhere. Or take it with the commy to get done then drop off to ESL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Yeah I had the Commy slam panel brackets powdercoated by them today. Never asked if they did blasting but I'm pretty sure they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 yeah nah no blasting at esl. last thing i had done was a good result from seaview blasting, foreman was down for cashie at the time. blast and epoxy primed some wheels they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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