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Grenadier



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Carbon
Now, all red-blooded males like a bit of carbon, so I am posting off topic in the hope of finding someone who has some experience of carbon from a more technical point of view.

I have a bike frame that is now 15 years old, but considered a bit of a classic and which I like very much and want to keep. However it's looking a little tired so I want to repaint it but was wondering if/how you can strip paint off carbon fibre without damaging it.

As such, does anyone know if this is possible and if so who/where I might have it professionally done.

Many thanks Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #466328 25th Oct 2015 9:19am
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Triggerfinger



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What ever you DO NOT try and get all the paint off back to bare carbon this is a painstaking task & you will no doubt
ruin the frame, better to lightly sand the whole frame & re-prime & paint/lacquer.
Fill any chips or imperfections with a mix of epoxy resin & glass bubbles (to a paste) epoxy is extremely hard to sand
& take care not to damage either side of the repaired area with heavy sanding.

Good luck Wink
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Wangers



Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
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Get a pro to do it. I;ve had a few customers with parts that needed either repainitn gor they jus wanted painting in the first place.

The risk, and potential write-off, of trying DIY is not worth the savings.

Old bike, you obviously like it and it fits you well - worth writing off for the sake of a ton or two?

Si - www.mobyek.co.uk TY&GN
10 years in a WOLF, WIMIK and Snatch and this is all I have to show!
Post #466414 25th Oct 2015 4:10pm
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GREENI



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I worked at Brian Rourkes for many years and carbon bikes were hand sanded before painting.

As it's so old, just check for signs of wear/damage.

What frame is it? (Thinking OCLV Trek).
Post #466462 25th Oct 2015 5:47pm
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