Repainting a carbon frame

William Evans said:

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 don't think I would strip the old paint off.Never now what effect this
could have on the carbonfiber.I would just paint over the color I don't
like.If this paint job is holding up well then some good prep and the next
paint should be Ok.
Just my 2 cents.

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J/O TrailBlazer At Large!!

quote='jim beam'William Evans said:

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![/QUOTE]
I agree but I would also say that buying used repainted aluminum is a risky endeavour as well.