[anotherbrian]

I have one of the Burners with painted stays and plan on moving them to a new front triangle.

Can anyone recommend a chemical stripper that'll be safe for the aluminum, and reasonably safe for the user? Will the aluminum oxidize into something that looks good with a white main triangle, or does it need to be polished and sealed?

 

[dpdsurf]

I have used Jasco Paint & Epoxy Remover on frames before. It allows you to wipe most of the paint off with a rag after it bubbles up. Then you'll need a fine sandpaper to get the rest of the little specs off. Then get some Mothers aluminum polish and you should be good. I wouldn't add a clear coat personally.

http://www.jasco-help.com/products/prod_rem.htm

 

[EndoRando]

A couple of winters ago I felt like dressing up my Burner a bit and went the exact route as described: Jasco remover, fine sandpaper and steel wool, and then Mother's polish. The remover did no harm, still going strong. I didn't strip the entire rear triangle, just the dropouts, but I know it's been done. It's just a ton of work. Check out the pics, I even polished up my rockers a bit.

Rando

 

[WV_XCE]

Sandblasting

Anyone ever try sand blasting a painted rear triangle. I have access to a sand blaster through my step fathers body shop and was wondering if this would totally eat up the aluminum. If not it would save me a ton of work.

 

[Prof]

Sand blasting may remove more than you want, and it is harder to get to a polish finish if that is what you are after.

 

[clarkgriswald]

Pobably not a good

to use sand as the medium for that process. Sand seems to generate a lot of heat on the metal surface. There are other mediums to use, some are plastic and some are organic, like walnut shells. I think that the other mediums can be used in the equipment that your step father has. Check with the manufacturer of the sand blaster.

Anyone ever try sand blasting a painted rear triangle. I have access to a sand blaster through my step fathers body shop and was wondering if this would totally eat up the aluminum. If not it would save me a ton of work.

 

[highroller]

I've used aircraft paint stripper available at auto body supply shops. It's harsh so ensure good ventilation, but it works well and takes way less time than sanding.
...then polish them

 

[WV_XCE]

Thanks for the follow up guys. Just picked up a used 2002 XCE on ebay for a buddy. It is Spot silver with an orange PC rear triangle. Pretty ugly but I got a smokin' deal on it ($340 with a new RP3). I think I'll go the stripper route if he absolutely hates the orange.

 

[be350ka]

You wanna be buddies? I could use another Turner.

I will require a size Large. I would prefer a Highline, new RFX, or Flux in that order.

THANK YOU!!