Monster 900Sie 50000mile refresh.

Mr Gazza · 28-01-2024, 08:37 PM

Thanks for all the info DD. It has pulled it all into focus.

Quite exhausted by it all actually, not sure whether to persevere with the new front end or not!
I did get all the paint off one of my tanks though. I bought some paint stripper from Screwfix and might as well have put yoghurt on the tank!!
Dacs' strong stuff was much better.
In the end I finished it with 80grit and wire brushes which was quicker and cleaner altogether than paint stripper.
So that's how the other tank will be stripped.

dunf · 05-02-2024, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Thanks for all the info DD. It has pulled it all into focus.

I did get all the paint off one of my tanks though. I bought some paint stripper from Screwfix and might as well have put yoghurt on the tank!!
Dacs' strong stuff was much better.
In the end I finished it with 80grit and wire brushes which was quicker and cleaner altogether than paint stripper.
So that's how the other tank will be stripped.

I've a flywheel from a 2-stroke needing paint removed. Not really suited to abrade as access is difficult in and around all the fins. What is this Dacs strong stuff you refer? Would you happen to have a link? Ta muchy

Mr Gazza · 05-02-2024, 07:46 AM

The stuff you can try dunf is from Frost Automotive https://www.frost.co.uk/frost-strip-gel-500ml/
The preferred method years ago, if it was small enough, was to chuck it in a bucket of thinners or Acetone. Not so cheap to fill a bucket these days though!
The Frosty stuff is better than yogurt, but you'll still need to be patient and expect to need at least two applications.

Thanks Darren. I think I'll stick with my trusty old cap, but the thought of my bike singing HELLO to me as I went to mount is very appealing.
Anyone got a version that plays the intro to Start Me Up, or any other super cool Stones into? (I love them all.

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dunf · 05-02-2024, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

The stuff you can try dunf is from Frost Automotive https://www.frost.co.uk/frost-strip-gel-500ml/

Thanks. I found an old tin of gasket remover. Ex MoD stuff i've had for years. Gave it a try and it was instant paint removal! Amazing what a difference a proper dichloromethane based stripper makes......

Just need some new skin and eyeballs now.

Mr Gazza · 06-02-2024, 07:06 PM

Good find dunf, you can always grow new skin and eyeballs.

Teensy bit of progress this evening. I tried some stainless wire wool. left over from exhaust packing, on the fuel cap ribbed ring. It's brightened it up a lot more and evened the colour up, so this could be the way forward. I like stainless for this better than steel wool as it doesn't leave lots of little bits everywhere that go brown!

Also tried an idea on the broken zip pull tag on my Mandarina Ducks. This definitely has legs and I'll try and do this on my jacket too. I know it does let a cat out of the bag, but there will soon be some news.

28-01-2024, 08:37 PM	#1
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,831	Thanks for all the info DD. It has pulled it all into focus. Quite exhausted by it all actually, not sure whether to persevere with the new front end or not! I did get all the paint off one of my tanks though. I bought some paint stripper from Screwfix and might as well have put yoghurt on the tank!! Dacs' strong stuff was much better. In the end I finished it with 80grit and wire brushes which was quicker and cleaner altogether than paint stripper. So that's how the other tank will be stripped. __________________ Last edited by Mr Gazza; 28-01-2024 at 08:40 PM..

05-02-2024, 07:46 AM	#3
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,831	The stuff you can try dunf is from Frost Automotive https://www.frost.co.uk/frost-strip-gel-500ml/ The preferred method years ago, if it was small enough, was to chuck it in a bucket of thinners or Acetone. Not so cheap to fill a bucket these days though! The Frosty stuff is better than yogurt, but you'll still need to be patient and expect to need at least two applications. Thanks Darren. I think I'll stick with my trusty old cap, but the thought of my bike singing HELLO to me as I went to mount is very appealing. Anyone got a version that plays the intro to Start Me Up, or any other super cool Stones into? (I love them all. ) __________________

06-02-2024, 07:06 PM	#5
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,831	Good find dunf, you can always grow new skin and eyeballs. Teensy bit of progress this evening. I tried some stainless wire wool. left over from exhaust packing, on the fuel cap ribbed ring. It's brightened it up a lot more and evened the colour up, so this could be the way forward. I like stainless for this better than steel wool as it doesn't leave lots of little bits everywhere that go brown! Also tried an idea on the broken zip pull tag on my Mandarina Ducks. This definitely has legs and I'll try and do this on my jacket too. I know it does let a cat out of the bag, but there will soon be some news. __________________