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Question about paint on motor . . .

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by allworknoplay, Apr 5, 2011.

  1. allworknoplay

    allworknoplay New Member

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    Is there a way to get paint off an engine? I was going to buy a radian from a friend, he always paints stuff and normally it looks good. Gas can looks great. Anyway, he painted the already black motor. And it looks awful. Its a glossy black, the motor was the flat black that many radians are. Just wondering if you guys know of a way to get that paint off semi-easily, as i don't want the bike if it has that on there.
     
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  2. Maxim-X

    Maxim-X Well-Known Member

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    As far as I know, there is not a semi-easy way to strip the paint of a motor. You can use a chemical stripper, but what ever painted surface it gets on is gonna lose paint. Not sure how it affects rubber or chrome so can't comment on that. However, if you do this, tin foil is your friend. It wraps around just about any shape and hopefully won't let the chemical soak through like masking tape, then wooden scrapers to get the melted paint of and semi-soft brushes and low pressure water to rinse. Like the directions on shampoo and conditioner, re-apply as necessary.
    I'm sure more people will reply with other ideas, so hang in there til you get a few replies.
    Good luck and post before and after pics for us picture junkies!
     
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    It may just be me, but if the paint isn't peeling, I would just give it a good scuff with a red scotch brite and go over it with the satin black that you want... As long as the gloss paint has been on there for a while, is cured, and is of good quality, You shouldn't run into any wrinkling if you apply light coats.

    I have an '86 radian, and the motor was more glossy than a true satin, but I glossed it out with hi temp enamel and it looks good to me. ;)

    I sure wouldn't let motor asthetics stop me from adding one to the stable... especially if you know the current owner and therefore some history.

    Matt.
     
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    tskaz Active Member

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    Paint is pretty cheap. If that's the only thing stopping you, just repaint the mill after you buy it. Should just need a good cleaning before painting over what is on there.
     
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  5. allworknoplay

    allworknoplay New Member

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    Just wanted to say thanks for the suggestions so far. If anyone else has ideas please post. Definitely going to get the scotch brite.
     
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