So I scored this Bonanza yesterday.

[XsSpeed]

I think I'll leave the wheel black for now

 

[DaddyJohn]

Be careful what you use on the wheels….

I tend to use Easy Off oven cleaner to strip paint off of frames and steel parts, but it is NOT friendly to aluminum.

 

[XsSpeed]

I tend to use Easy Off oven cleaner to strip paint off of frames and steel parts, but it is NOT friendly to aluminum.

I’ll try that in the hard to reach areas thanks

 

[DaddyJohn]

I’ll try that in the hard to reach areas thanks

Have some water on hand, helps to have a small wire brush for nooks and crannies, and a good Scotch Brite pad. Be sure to let it sit long enough for the chemicals to lift the paint, but not long enough for it to dry on there.

 

[sparkwizard]

Which variety of Easy Off removes paint?

 

[DaddyJohn]

The yellow Heavy Duty can IIRC. As long as it makes your eyes water, it’s probably the stuff.

 

[sparkwizard]

That is the one that sprays unbreathable air, right?

 

[XsSpeed]

Got my eBay tank on after I welded all the mounts. A friend gave me this seat a couple years ago. Gotta pressure-test the tank before finish stripping and paint.

 

[XsSpeed]

Oh yea, I also welded a $15 Amazon kickstand on the other side

 

[XsSpeed]

Painting. Plan to start reassembling today with stainless fasteners

 

[minibikefever]

What paint did you use, looking good.

 

[Skipp]

I use stainless on a lot of builds…good looking start…

 

[Skipp]

If you painted over those jack shaft bearings just be mindful they may seize up on you at some point…

 

[XsSpeed]

What paint did you use, looking good.

 

[XsSpeed]

I use stainless on a lot of builds…good looking start…

Almost $75!

 

[XsSpeed]

Got a lot done

 

[RobertC]

That's looking good.

I like the red, with the silver.

Look at the paint job on the the chopper tank y'all !

I say this as a compliment, that chopper tank looks right out of the seventies.

 

[XsSpeed]

That's looking good.

I like the red, with the silver.

Look at the paint job on the the chopper tank y'all !

I say this as a compliment, that chopper tank looks right out of the seventies.

Thanks! That’s what I like!