How to RAW your bike!
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- čas přidán 1. 09. 2018
- In this video, I go through the process of removing the paint on the forks of a bike.
You're dealing with a powerful stripper, so please wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt, gloves, face and eye protection.
Abide by your local Laws and Regulations when disposing the waste produced by this procedure.
i just got 2 bmx bikes that need repainting but after seeing this video i think i'll just do this for the whole frame
@scout2m4 - Go for it!
Thanks for posting! Nice simple video with great results!
Thanks!
Great video i like how you went in depth with all the materials you used thx!
Have a frankenbike beach cruiser I’m putting together. Definitely going to try this.. paint is beat down.
Awesome, let me know how things go.
I did some sh_t like this in flip flops 🩴 spilled paint stripper on my foot & ended up in the hospital. It burned a little at first so I just wiped it off & continued but then it really started to hurt & my skin was all blistering up brah 😐
Man, sorry to hear that. Yeah, this stuff is no joke. Always, put safety first. Thank you for sharing.
Your channel name is my life 😊
Looks great thanks for posting. How has the forks held up over the year rust-wise? I’d like to try this on a chromoly frame and fork including winter riding on salted roads. Wondering if that clear coat is enough or if I should still paint it...
Hi E L, It's been well over a year, and it's held up well. No rust. There are areas where the clear coat has been scraped off from use, other than that, it looks great.
The moment, when the paint come out, so nice to watch 😂👌😅
Hey! Thanks for the informative video. I just wanted to know if you could just wash the frame or the fork with tap water and soap after removing the paint, instead of using denatured alcohol. Thanks again!
Hi Jee, I'm glad the video was helpful. I've always used denatured alcohol to prep the surface before painting. It's worked well for me for years. I'm sorry, I'm reluctant to suggest an alternative I haven't personally tried.
That looks pretty awesome! I love that matte black color. Can you share what you used?
Hi AY BF! I would love to take credit for the black paint, but that's just FIT factory paint.
this is so satisfying to watch
I'm happy I got to improve your weekend. 🙂
can you tell me the sandpaper type you used for polishing or if you used anything that wasn’t in the video please.
I just used the sandpaper I had in the garage. Unfortunately, I don't recall exactly which grits I used. Best Guess, started with 600 --> 800 --> 1000.
How did you polish it before the clear coat. As in what was used and the method you used. Looks great.
Hey Fernando, that's a good question. I just used the sandpaper I had in the garage. Unfortunately, I don't recall exactly which grits I used. Best Guess, started with 600 --> 800 --> 1000.
I got a similar look using scotch brite if anyone doesn't have the sandpaper
How did you get your hands on the aircraft remover?
Autozone
I'm not sure if my frame is aluminium or steel. Could the paint stripper be applied to both? I also wonder why all the videos including raw frames are on BMX bikes x). I wanna try a completely raw bike for my MBT.
Hey Can, unfortunately, the only experience I have with this stripper is with chromoly. If you're concerned, I'd try it on an small inconspicuous area first. just to confirm there is no discoloration etc.
AFAIK, paint strippers work fine for any alloy parts, but definitely definitely not carbon fibre parts (the paint stripper would eat into the resin/carbon itself).
One caveat with steel is that as soon as you have the bare metal, it will start rusting (quite fast actually), so you would need to paint it or clear coat it immediately after stripping, not waiting a few days... (so plan for the weather if painting outdoors). You can probably find out if it's aluminium or steel by just looking up your model. Most modern bikes are aluminium (if not carbon).
One helpful video covering a bit more detail with baring an aluminium frame (but not fork, because it's most likely carbon):
czcams.com/video/cKtbfixFuqo/video.html
Was this an aluminium fork? Can you do this for frame as well?
The fork was chromoly. Yes, the same process can be used for the frame.
I used satin clear rust free spray will that also work
Hi Ismael, that should be perfectly fine. 👍
Will this work well with 4 piece black bars? My mom brought me a brand new bike and I don’t want to mess it up.
Hi The Flip, in the video are my results on a chromoly fork. If you're bars are also chromoly, you're results should be similar. Unfortunately, I can't say for certain what you're results will be. If you're concerned, I would test the process on a small unseen area first. Then, see if you like the results. Thanks.
B Is For Budget yeah I’m just going to go for it, thanks
@@XGaming1 how did it go?
Does anyone know if this will work on chrome finish?
Hi Edwin, unfortunately, this process will not work on chrome plated parts. I believe these is a specific solution/process for stripping chrome.
Would this work on any frame material?
Hi Oscar. My particular frame was chromoly, but I don't see why this method wouldn't work on other materials. That said, if you are concerned, try it on a small, inconspicuous location first. Thanks!
In Europe we can't get stripper like this anymore the last 10 years because of environment issues. I mis this stuf but it's better like this.
curious when steel bike using raw without paint with primer surfacer/epoxy paint. The purpose of primer surfacer orepoxy is for corrosion resistance. Are you sure your frame can avoid corrosion proccess ?
Good question. It's been over 2 years and the fork is not rusty. That said, the fork is chromoly so that is more resilient to rust. Plus the clear enamel coat helps.
For completeness, the bike is kept indoors, and it doesn't rain much here.
@@BIsForBudget great explanation. Thanks for that info
Will that clear coat prevent it from rusting??
Hi Ismael. Good question. After 4 years, the area that was clear coated shows no signs of rust.
I want to get a frame and fork chromed lical shop said 400 dlars
Hi Adam. $400 to properly chrome plate a frame isn't unreasonable since it's labor and material intensive. That said, I wouldn't pay that much unless it's a vintage BMX frame from the 80s. (Hutch, Kuwahara, Cook Bros, CW etc) 🙂
How does it look by now? Has the finish held?
Hey Dawson. The finish has held up very well. The bike is ridden almost daily, even in the rain. That said, areas where the clear coat has been scraped does look lighter. However, that's expected even with factory paint.
that paint remover looks extremely powerful though, imagine combining it with sandblasting
I was surprised at how effective the paint remover was. That said, I'd be afraid of sand blasting it and flinging that chemical all over the place.
@@BIsForBudget well yeah, i wanna buy the Subrosa Flight frame because its currently the lightest chromoly frame (4.5lb) but it doesn't come in white, you know what's the worst thing about buying a brand new part especially a frame? having to sand down the perfect factory paint job :X
@@TheGamingChad. Yeah, I've never done it, but I can image that's rough.
@@BIsForBudget yeah, i wanna replicate the United Supreme SU2 2010.
1:57 look at the paint just suddenly go crazy and bubble a bunch on the right side lol
I was pretty shocked myself! Initially I wasn't too worried about safety, but all of a sudden, paint started "popping" off... crazy.
B Is For Budget lol
B Is For Budget I’m buying a $30 Mirraco bmx bike tomorrow and I’m going to raw my frame
What grit sandpaper did u use
Hi Random Channel, I just used the sandpaper I had in the garage. Unfortunately, I don't recall exactly which grits I used. Best Guess, started with 600 --> 800 --> 1000.
@@BIsForBudget if u used 1000 to finish it off, how can the clear coat stay on, don’t u need it roughy for it to stay on?
@@dandanbmx5865 The surface still provided enough "bite" for that particular brand of clear enamel to adhere to. It's still holding up 2 years later. Granted, the areas that where scratch/scraped are toast.
@@BIsForBudget I don't beat people up but your initial matt gloss going to gloss gave me a chuckle. All the best.
I have option to use any grit for sandind, what should I use?
Is that a 22 inch?
Wheels are 20 inch. Toptube, I believe it's a 20.5.
That fork looks extra long on camera
@@flawlessbutdysfunctional7787 Nothing special, just a regular 20 incher.
It’s like watching people with holes in their hand
K is for Ken. No doubt about it, baby!
Who is this?
Are you worried about that 1500 dollar fine for stealing that milk box?
Can we "raw" a rim?
It will depend on if the rim is painted, powder coated or anodized. If it's just painted, this method will work. I would test the stripper on a small area of your rim to test.
@@BIsForBudget They are BSD NASA wheels, how do I know what is the way of painting..?
Doesn’t paint stripper make the clear enamel fall off?
Hi Wyatt. The Aircraft Remover is used to remove the original paint down to bare metal. Once this is done, the bare metal is polished, cleaned and prep'd. Then you spray the clear enamel. Spraying the enamel is the very last step.
Let me just slap my camera every cut.
stop hitting me :?/