Hawmaw MacRetro Rider Jan 30, 2014 #1 I'm going to see an old road bike tonight which is of interest however the seller tells me its been painted with Hammerite. How easy is it to get off ? Will blasting take it off ?
I'm going to see an old road bike tonight which is of interest however the seller tells me its been painted with Hammerite. How easy is it to get off ? Will blasting take it off ?
Midlife Retro Wizard Jan 30, 2014 #2 Chemical stripping or blasting with aluminium oxide should get rid of it . As ever, any shot blasting might damage the frame Shaun
Chemical stripping or blasting with aluminium oxide should get rid of it . As ever, any shot blasting might damage the frame Shaun
Hawmaw MacRetro Rider Jan 30, 2014 #4 At first glance I dont think its Hammerite. I'll have a go at it next week when Im off on holiday and see how easy it come off
At first glance I dont think its Hammerite. I'll have a go at it next week when Im off on holiday and see how easy it come off
P pigman Old School Grand Master Jan 30, 2014 #5 I once stripped a hammerited frame with nitromorse (sp?) quite easily
TGR Old School Grand Master Feedback View Jan 31, 2014 #6 Sandblast - £15 for frame and forks - no sweat either! Richard
