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« Reply #270 on: April 26, 2009, 03:46:23 PM »
Sorta paint related...

I was working on the bike this weekend.  I've never seen any sign of gas at the hinge but when I pulled the hinge pin to remove the tank it smelled like gas and was just a bit damp.  I'm guessing I have the beginnings of a hinge leak.  DucPainter, is it possible to get this brazed without destroying the paint on the tank?  I don't mind touching up the area even by the nose of the seat but I don't want to redo the whole tank. 

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« Reply #271 on: April 26, 2009, 04:55:41 PM »
Quote from: scott_araujo on April 26, 2009, 03:46:23 PM
Sorta paint related...

I was working on the bike this weekend.  I've never seen any sign of gas at the hinge but when I pulled the hinge pin to remove the tank it smelled like gas and was just a bit damp.  I'm guessing I have the beginnings of a hinge leak.  DucPainter, is it possible to get this brazed without destroying the paint on the tank?  I don't mind touching up the area even by the nose of the seat but I don't want to redo the whole tank. 

Thanks,
Scott
I can repair a hinge leak with no visible paint damage with the seat in place.

I don't know if you, or your welder can...and that is not said to demean your abilities.
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« Reply #272 on: April 27, 2009, 05:54:43 AM »
Not at all Wink  Just making sure it's possible at all.

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« Reply #273 on: May 01, 2009, 03:58:09 PM »
Just finished reading through this thread and WOW!!!!.........a ton of really great information.

I'm thinking about trying to do a quick wheel paint job (rim) with a rattle can, I know it was touched on a number of pages back, but would you (ducpainter or anyone else with experience) mind giving me a very brief, point form outline of the process.

I may bite the bullet and get it professionally done, but I've already spent more on the rebuild then I was hoping to and if I can save a few bucks on the wheel, it would help.

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« Reply #274 on: May 01, 2009, 04:03:56 PM »
Quote from: pitbull on May 01, 2009, 03:58:09 PM
Just finished reading through this thread and WOW!!!!.........a ton of really great information.

I'm thinking about trying to do a quick wheel paint job (rim) with a rattle can, I know it was touched on a number of pages back, but would you (ducpainter or anyone else with experience) mind giving me a very brief, point form outline of the process.

I may bite the bullet and get it professionally done, but I've already spent more on the rebuild then I was hoping to and if I can save a few bucks on the wheel, it would help.

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If there is no bare aluminum...

rattle can away after sanding with 400 dry.

If there is bare aluminum it gets more involved.

What's the circumstance?
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« Reply #275 on: May 02, 2009, 03:22:11 AM »
It's a silver wheel, which I'm assuming is painted, but I usually get myself in trouble when I assume stuff Embarrassed
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« Reply #276 on: May 02, 2009, 03:53:13 AM »
Quote from: pitbull on May 02, 2009, 03:22:11 AM
It's a silver wheel, which I'm assuming is painted, but I usually get myself in trouble when I assume stuff Embarrassed

Stock silver 3 spoke?
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« Reply #277 on: May 02, 2009, 04:42:03 AM »
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Stock silver 3 spoke?


yes sir......with the 17mm axle bolt
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« Reply #278 on: May 02, 2009, 04:57:21 AM »
It is painted. The paint is very thin with a green primer underneath, which is also pretty thin.

Sand with 400 like I said. If you see green stop sanding.

You can use a red scotchbrite in the hard to reach spots.
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« Reply #279 on: May 02, 2009, 06:10:49 AM »
Thanks DP..............much appreciated
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« Reply #280 on: May 02, 2009, 06:13:06 AM »
Quote from: pitbull on May 02, 2009, 06:10:49 AM
Thanks DP..............much appreciated
make sure you use a wax and grease remover before sanding.
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« Reply #281 on: May 04, 2009, 06:29:10 PM »
Quote from: ducpainter on May 02, 2009, 04:57:21 AM
You can use a red scotchbrite in the hard to reach spots.

Use it in conjunction with Ajax (the industrial version that still has grit), performs two functions in one, provides abrasive action and cleans and de-greases. waytogo
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« Reply #282 on: May 11, 2009, 12:18:15 PM »
I just bought a tank that is dent free, but the previous owner spray painted over it, and did an absolutely horrible job. I want to respray it with spray-paint, but I want to remove the previous spray paint work, BUT keep the factory paint as a base.  How can I remove the spray paint that the P.O. sprayed?  Thanks!
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« Reply #283 on: May 11, 2009, 03:03:18 PM »
Quote from: CETME on May 11, 2009, 12:18:15 PM
I just bought a tank that is dent free, but the previous owner spray painted over it, and did an absolutely horrible job. I want to respray it with spray-paint, but I want to remove the previous spray paint work, BUT keep the factory paint as a base.  How can I remove the spray paint that the P.O. sprayed?  Thanks!
Gasoline....

won't hurt the factory stuff...

and should wash the rattle can off no problem.
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« Reply #284 on: May 12, 2009, 06:03:13 PM »
or a scuff pad and acetone
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