How to Strip Paint Off a Bicycle Frame

If you want to restore an older bike, it might include stripping the paint and changing the color. There are many time-consuming ways of taking off the old paint, such as sanding or using wire wheels, but it also can be done with minimal effort.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Chemical stripper
• Hand tools
• Pressure washer
• Two clean rags

1. Remove all hardware from the bike using the hand tools. Everything must be removed from the frame, including the crank, handlebars, headset and wheels.

2. Stuff the rag into the empty crank area of the bike to avoid damaging the interior of the crankset and ensure future performance.

3. Spray the frame with chemical stripper and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to seep into the paint. Once the paint begins to bubble, you are ready to proceed.

4. Spray the bike with the pressure washer to remove the loose paint. The higher the pressure of the stream, the easier to remove the paint.

5. Sand any paint left in the crevices of the bike to complete the project.

6. Remove the rag from the crankset and wipe down the bike thoroughly with a clean rag. The bike is now ready to be primed, painted and reassembled.

Tips & Warnings

• Use chemical strippers and pressure washers outdoors.
• Chemical strippers can be highly caustic, so the use of heavy-duty gloves is advisable.

References

• BikeWebSite

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