Any good recommendations for paint stripper for older paint

[monkfish]

Got a proflex 857 that is sporting less than good paint....lots of stone chips and scratches. I really want to strip it and polish it and add new decals but the paint stripper I've got doesn't even touch it. It's likely meant for modern water based stuff. Does anyone know of a brand that works well on retro paint that's still available? I really don't want to have to sand off more paint than I have too.

 

[tyrdle]

Look for stripper containing methylene chloride. It's hard to find as it was banned by the EPA but you can get it on some industrial websites.

 

[monkfish]

Excellent thank you for your help

 

[tyrdle]

Excellent thank you for your help

If you're in the US, this is where I got some https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/64708001#specifications

 

[monkfish]

Uk but thanks anyway. Found a site that sells it.

 

[Kempes]

Help needed please I picked up a rather beautiful 1956-57 fancy lugged Carlton International recently however it has some very unusual wear to paint.

Have tried to capture it below not sure if the paint has a thick vanish that has been damaged or it’s just rust comings through or something else?

Any thoughts / recommendations on to repaint or keep as it, should I do anything to protect the frame, could it be to far gone to ride etc

Thanks!

 

[Suprachrgd82]

Help needed please...

It looks as though it was chromed followed by some heavy pitting, followed by paint. Judging from the photos, the frame looks reasonably sound. In the event that you are willing, it would be worthwhile to strip the frame down and fill the pits. Sand blast would likely be the most effective means to dislodge any loose chrome. Next step would be an etching primer, then filler (JB Weld is a good filler for dents and large pits. Sandable primer/filler will work for the light pitting). It will be a labor of love, but you'll be proud of your efforts.

 

[monkfish]

It's not rusting from the inside and working it's way through to the outside is it?

 

[Kempes]

It looks as though it was chromed followed by some heavy pitting, followed by paint. Judging from the photos, the frame looks reasonably sound. In the event that you are willing, it would be worthwhile to strip the frame down and fill the pits. Sand blast would likely be the most effective means to dislodge any loose chrome. Next step would be an etching primer, then filler (JB Weld is a good filler for dents and large pits. Sandable primer/filler will work for the light pitting). It will be a labor of love, but you'll be proud of your efforts.

Thanks for the detailed reply, it does look like what you describe, paint over heavy pitting, I will do a bit of research based on the great info but will prob leave it to a professional to sandblast and filler!

 

[Kempes]

It's not rusting from the inside and working it's way through to the outside is it?

This is my worst nightmare but could be the reality.