Best Way to Strip Lacquer from Carbon Rims.

RDB66
RDB66 Posts: 492
edited April 2014 in Road general
As above really.
I've got some PX R50 carbon wheels and im thinking about doing a De-Sticker job on them.
Only problem is, theres a layer of Lacquer over them...whats the best way to strip it off ?

Kind regards.
Rich.
A Brother of the Wheel. http://www.boxfordbikeclub.co.uk

09 Canyon Ultimate CF for the Road.
2011 Carbon Spesh Stumpy FSR.

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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,317
    The best way is not to do it. Once the lacquer is set, you can only remove it by chemical paint stripping or sanding... neither is very good for the layers underneath...
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  • RDB66
    RDB66 Posts: 492
    Cheers Ugo, I wouldnt use any paint stripper on them, just in case it reacts with the carbon ! and sanding would take for ever.
    I think i'll leave them as they are. Its only that the white "PLANET X" lettering stands out like a sore thumb !

    Now...if i could get some Black PX decals to cover them...that would do the job. I'll go search for some.
    A Brother of the Wheel. http://www.boxfordbikeclub.co.uk

    09 Canyon Ultimate CF for the Road.
    2011 Carbon Spesh Stumpy FSR.
  • chuckla
    chuckla Posts: 132
    Could cover the Planet X logo with black or carbon vinyl
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Don't use paint stripper with dichloromethane on carbon if you want it to last very long - it attacks the epoxy matrix. Only real option is to use abrasives.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • RDB66
    RDB66 Posts: 492
    chuckla wrote:
    Could cover the Planet X logo with black or carbon vinyl

    Thats what im thinking Chuckla...safe option.

    Monty....as i said above, wouldnt dream of using it...ive seen what it can do !
    A Brother of the Wheel. http://www.boxfordbikeclub.co.uk

    09 Canyon Ultimate CF for the Road.
    2011 Carbon Spesh Stumpy FSR.

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