Re: Repainting a carbon frame


jim beam Wrote:
> William Evans wrote:
> > I recently purchased a Kestrel 200SCI carbon fiber frame that has
> been
> > repainted, but I would like to paint it another color. What is the
> best
> > (safest for the carbon frame) way to strip the old paint without
> damageing
> > the carbon. Any tips or links to a helpful site would be greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks for any help,
> > Butch
> >
> >
> i would NEVER buy a carbon frame that had been repainted unless i knew
> for FACT that it had not been "repaired". if that new paint job is
> covering a bunch of bondo, you have a problem on your hands!
I agree but I would also say that buying used repainted aluminum is a
risky endeavour as well.


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