Removing old Crackle Paint for the Cam Cover

[andyhodg]

Hi All

Can anyone recommend the best way to remove crackle paint from a TC cam cover. About a third of the paint has already flaked off but the remainder is stuck firm. Will Nitromores work? Or should I just scrape it off using a sharp scraper? I aa intending to repaint with new crackle finish paint.

Any ideas gratefully received.

Regards

Andy

[miked]

Will Nitromores work?

Yes. does a great job.

Mike

[Frank Howard]

Andy,

I used a wire wheel mounted on my 8" bench grinder. To get to the hard places, I used a smaller wire wheel (probaby 3") mounted on my air die grinder.

[jono]

Nitromors, pressure washer, job done

...this technique has saved me a fortune in trips to the local blast shop.

[dusty]

Nitromors, pressure washer, job done

...this technique has saved me a fortune in trips to the local blast shop.

I'd second that. I use a brass wire brush to get into the awkward places, wear goggles though as the nitromors can splash if you get vigorous with the brush!

[TeeJay]

Yes, as the above posts.

I used Nitromors on mine, make sure its the "water washable" type in the green can.
Wash/scrub with water and dry.
I used a stainless steel hand brush in the awkward corners.

You get a pack of 3 hand brushes, (like a large toothbrush) stainless, brass and steel from Wilkos. Last time I got some they were a ?1 per pack and I use them all the time.

[jono]

Trevor,

Yes, still ?1 from the wonderful Wilko's - exactly what I use, the brass ones work a treat

....or ?5 from Frosts for exactly the same brush kit

[andyhodg]

Thanks guys, I used nitromors and wire brush this evening. Nice and easy, job done. Now for the painting.

Thanks again

Andy