TheLeroyHUK Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) ok, this stuff is lethal i know that much... how do you do it/what do you need to do it? could i take it somewere to be done? seeing this puts me off doing it myself, i sorta need my hands :') [media=] ignore that photo... iv'e been testing as i don't yet know how to upload photos... back onto topic... opinions please! ITS WORKED!!! been able to put to things on a post in one day thats an achievement Edited July 15, 2012 by TheLeroyHUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 You are such a weirdo haha. Erm, Caustic soda doesn't remove paint it removes anodising. It does burn, i've got a burn on my arm from it, not to put you off. But as long as you cover up you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeroyHUK Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 ohh welll yeah i forgot the name for it haha i'll edit now your burn, how long was the stuff on there for? 2 seconds or like 5 seconds or longer? how do you cover up from this stuff?? i was cruising along at 250 mph when i took that photo then i got to a corner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials hoe Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 i use caustic potash, works a treat just done my stem yesterday. easy to use just mix it with water depending how strong you want it, it should mention a ratio on the container, use plyers to fish your stuff out and drop into a tub of water to dilute the solution and brush off with a stiff brush (caustic potash is alkali so vinager is a good way to netruaise your home made stripper, having a jug full mixed with water handy is a must chemical burns arnt fun) dont be tempted to inhale any gasses given off either that will make you feel pretty ill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 It was on there for around 4.76 seconds, I even timed it for lols. I did keep picking at it though because its fun. Just wear long sleeve t shirt and goggles and gloves and shoes. YAY trials hoe im in your sig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeroyHUK Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 can you not give me a simple answer for tha time it was on there without being sarcastic? what else to do when your bored and have a scab hehe : trials hoe: i don't know if your being serious or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Why does it matter? Just don't get it on you ffs lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials hoe Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 ??? which bit makes you think im talking shit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeroyHUK Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 i dont know :/ never mind dan... wanted a ruff estemate because if it takes 5 seconds to put a hole in you i don't want to do it! look at the poor chicken leg... like 3 mins and it was down to bone... this shits serious! haa trials hoe: if youre not talking out of your arse sorry, were abouts did you do your stem? in the bath or something? ( may sound silly but i don't know ) i want to do my stem so it may help a lot... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials hoe Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 in an empty ice cream tub lol mix up as little as possible just enough to submerge it will do, no point making loads if you dont need it youd be asking for troubble. i did my trialtech stem logos stayed on but the black was a bit more stubborn and had to be brushed off, if your worried about corrosive solutions you could always use a wire brush tool, itll take a lifetime and the finnish wont be uniform but its a bit safer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Also pour the caustic soda into the boiling water, not the other way around. Make sure the item IS annodised not painted otherwise you will need paint stripper. Caustic soda won't touch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeroyHUK Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 jesus, i''m buying try-all 3d stem and want it silver, the logos will remain there rittteeits deffinatly anodised... wanting to do forks and stem... stem firstly, but if i get black forks, ill want them silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Depends if they're laser etched. I think you should let someone do it for you as I have a feeling you're gonna update this thread with a picture of your face like my good friend Brian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeroyHUK Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 foooooking hell!!!! beans everywere im not that bad... really, i just need to knoww before i do it, don't want to ruin anything or damage anything and want to be as safe as possible so if it sounds retarded im sorry heheh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials hoe Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 try it on something random first if your unsure, only way you could ruin it is if you leave it in for ages and the suface will go all pitted are you buying new? its avalible in silver at tarty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad-dog Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Caustic soda isn't that bad have used it loads of times never worn goggles or gloves any one with bit of savvy can do it don't know was all the fuss is about My advice is put the pot that you are doing it into the bath that way it can't go anywhere and you have water at hand if anything does go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeroyHUK Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 thanks for the advice, buying the stem second hand in a deal... and it is black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burglarboycie Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I stripped my Echo urbans in caustic soda. It really isnt as violent as people make out. It smells a bit and the metal may come out kind of smoking!! I didnt use gloves or goggles and was in shorts and a t shirt. I pulled the forks out with my bare hands and got no kind if 'burns' I mixed it with warm water in a big plastic container and dipped them for a series of 5 second dips. When you are happy that all the annodising is off give it a wipe over with clean soapy water. Hope this helps James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 If your concerned about burning your hands do what I do. Fill the sink with cold water and a washing up bowl next to it with boiling Pour caustic soda into the boiling water (I didn't measure it I just poured in what I thought was about right) Get whatever your planning on stripping and run a length of brake cable through it Hold the cable at either end and dip said item into the caustic solution and swish it about It'll fizz about in the water if you've used enough caustic then after 5 secs or so pull it out and give it a swish in the cold water in the sink to see how much has come off (you may have to give it a wipe with a cloth/brush/scourer to remove the black coating the caustic will leave) Keep repeating till you reach the finish you desire, this obviously only works for smaller items, forks and frames will require a paintbrush and protection like young dan suggested as this stuff burns. If it doesn't then your not using enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf the Yellow Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I just did this last week, mixed around 200g to about 3 litres of water, think that was quite strong and you can feel exothermic reaction through the gloves, I would suggest gloves and long sleeve, goggles are excessive I wear glasses but better safe than sorry IMO. Make sure if you do it in your bathroom there's plenty of ventilation, I had to put a fan on with windows open as the fumes didn't look like it was great for my lungs. Keep some running water going just so you can rinse or wash any body parts getting splashed. Do seconds at a time, then rinse, I think I over did it a little and it turned my cranks a little black, but I polished it out but if you're not planning to polish then be careful on how long you leave it in there. I had to do mine with a light brush as my freewheel was stuck on cranks and I didn't fancy soaking that in the water, but otherwise you should be able to soak the whole thing in! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 this stuff burns. If it doesn't then your not using enough! They should put that on the back of the packet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clerictgm Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 How to remove stains afrer using caustic soda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mysterious leemur Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Wet 'n dry paper or low grit sand paper is what I use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Wire wool with some metal polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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