Removing paint from a Tubus Fly rack

Posted on Mon 22nd, June 2015

• #1

Polygon

I've tried paint stripper, but it appears to be some kind of rubberised coating. Anyone got any ideas over what to use? Sanding alone is going to be a real bastard.
• #2

El_sabor

It is tough stuff. Would making a nick in it and trying to scrape get you a better start?

Are you stripping to repair? Just curious!
• #3

Polygon

Yeah, the silver paint was pretty rough, and didn't match my bike. I've got some hammerite that hopefully should be up to the job, starting to think I shouldn't have bothered, just painted over it or bought a new rack when I ordered from rose bike. Going to get a £10 heat gun and try that.
• #4

Oswald

Sounds like a vinyl or pvc coating applied by dipping, in which case burning / sanding / scrapping are about the only DIY options but it's going to be a long process ..

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