Paint removal

[BeeBee30]

Hi,not sure if this has been covered before,I want to remove the painted finish off a pair of carbon forks,whats the best/easiest method to do it?Can you use chemicals or is it elbow grease only?

[Boonen]

I think sanding them down with some fine sandpaper by hand would be best. I have removed and repainted a few carbon parts and it is very easy to do using 600-1000 grid sandpaper. Maybe there are chemicals specially for removing paint from carbon, but don't use standard paintstripper as it will damage the carbon!

[Boonen]

PS, make sure you wear some protection and do it either outside or in a well ventilated room because inhaling cf dust can be bad for you.

[BeeBee30]

Thanks for the quick reply guys.

[col hicks]

i did it with a pair of carbon forks with 1000 wet or dry came off easy just be carefull you dont go too far and start getting black dust it could be carbon