removing painted accents

[Spydermann1]

Hi

I just purchased my first Spyder yesterday after selling my Victory Cross Country Tour. My wife and I are excited to put lots of miles behind us on our new Spyder.

I bought a 2014 Silver RT Limited. The previous owner was a lady and she had custom painted accents put on the bike in blue and pink. Nothing wrong with those colors..... just not my choice

It is painted on several places on the body and is not covered with a clear coat. I took some nail polish remover and with some scrubbing I could remove small amounts. It will take a lot of time to remove all the accents. Is there something I can use that will remove the painted accents without damaging the finish underneath?

Thanks for your help....

Jim

 

[Bob Denman]

:welcome: :nopic: of these accents? :thumbup:
Unfortunately, I think that "elbow grease, and time" are what is most needed for your project...
But since I do a much better job of scratching paint, than I do removing it: the experts in here will probably have a better answer!

 

[jtpollock]

try some paint thinner just like the polish remover just a little stronger. OH YA :welcome:
jtpollock

 

[rcturner]

Go to a body shop and have them try some of their solvents. Most will not removed properly cured paints.

Maybe Goo Gone will work. I know it does on some paints.

 

[SpyderSteveFL]

A possible option is graffiti remover similar to this. Not sure about the factory paint on the spyder, you'd certainly have to test it somewhere first. I've used this stuff on spray paint and it worked pretty good.

 

[Chupaca]

Curious. ....

If it's a color choice could it be gone over with a color of your choice..? or is the design a no go as well..? good pinstriper could work with the exsisting art work. Some solvents may damage the original paint and then you will have to deal with that....:dontknow:

 

[ARtraveler]

I cannot help with the paint question. But, :welcome: and :congrats: on your :spyder:

 

[HayRog]

A possible option is graffiti remover similar to this. Not sure about the factory paint on the spyder, you'd certainly have to test it somewhere first. I've used this stuff on spray paint and it worked pretty good.

I second this. Has worked for me in the past.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

PAINT REMOVAL

OEM factory paint is ...... water-based and imho is going to much softer than acrylics or lacquers ..... If BRP won't help you on this better ask a pro painter or two or three for opinions ....... I'm daring, and if UBER careful and you don't start to remove the color coat you can then clear coat it....... But I'd ask the questions first ......... good luck ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Run this past a Pro, and see what they can offer up for advice... :thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

A friend who had her Spyder painted by Sue Hopper said that she was told by Sue that you can use oven cleaner to remove it as long as it has not been clear coated.

 

[Spydermann1]

I should mention that I have flat grey finish on my bike. Not sure if that makes any difference on how something like "Graffiti remover" or oven cleaner would react to the flat finish.

I tried paint thinner and that didn't work.

 

[Spydermann1]

 

[Spydermann1]

 

[Gldwnger]

Easy-Off

Easy-Off oven cleaner is what works on most bike finishes. Goldwingers have used this for many years.Spray it on,Wait a few minutes and it wipes right off.Not sure if this will have any adverse effects on can-am's paint.(I know if I just look at it real hard it develops a new scratch-VERY soft paint) Try it on a small hidden spot to test first. Randy

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: There are some painted areas that extend to just around onto the bottoms of the side storage compartments. If you can get down there to them ; wipe some of the cleaner onto it, and see if anything ugly happens...

Good luck! :thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

This answer came directly from Sue Hopper, a very talented painter of motorcycles. Easy off oven cleaner. Stay on a rag, (not directly on bike because of the overspray going all over) then dab onto the paint. Wait 2 or 3 minutes then wipe off with a rag wet with water. Repeat on sorts remaining.


​One thing she said that we hadn't mentioned earlier is the part about spraying the Easy Off on the rag and not directly on the bike. Makes perfect sense to me!

 

[Bob Denman]

The O.P. mentioned that he has the matte-gray finish on his bike. Will that be affected by using Easy-Off; or is he still "Good to Go"? :dontknow:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

The O.P. mentioned that he has the matte-gray finish on his bike. Will that be affected by using Easy-Off; or is he still "Good to Go"? :dontknow:

Crap, I didn't read that part. I'd dab some Easy Off on an inconspicuous place and see if it leaves any greasy residue.

 

[Bob Denman]

He mentioned it in Post #12... :shocked:
I know that's a bit late in the game; you can only work with the information that you have... :dontknow: