Removing spraypaint from bike

[Lloyd]

I recently found my childhood bike,it was lightly spray painted black 30 plus years ago.Whats the simplest way to remove the spraypaint? Thanks

 

[1817cent]

I have used easy off oven cleaner successfully. Go slow and carefully!

 

[Lloyd]

Thanks

 

[sworley]

Acetone may be another option. I used it on an old house painted 68 Orange Krate and it turned out pretty good! I didn't get it all before I sold it but it was thick n dark blue before!

 

[Miq]

Lacquer thinner.

 

[Schwinndemonium]

NO!! Do NOT use acetone!! It will dissolve the original paint off the bike as well as the paint you are trying to remove. Schwinn paint is baked on , but acetone pretty much can dissolve anything that is not metal, so if I were you, do NOT use acetone. if it does not remove your original paint, it could soften it permanently.

 

[Lloyd]

Thanks,what do u recommend?

 

[Hoagie57]

Thanks,what do u recommend?

@coasterbrakejunkie1969 tell him cus you are seriously the master at removing spray paint / fingernail polish / hotdog relish etc. I've seen your craftwork and its 2nd to no one. You truly have it nailed.

 

[Kombicol]

Graffiti remover