« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Jointing Compund Removal  (Read 1857 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

supersport_CB400F

  • Guest
Jointing Compund Removal
« on: May 03, 2006, 10:55:53 AM »
Has any body used a solvent to remove the excess jointing compound from the crankcases without damaging the paint, if you have what is it?
 It’s blue never sets and it sucks  :o
Logged

Offline malcolmgb

  • What am I not? an
  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,402
  • The BEST 400 four by far
    • malcnet
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2006, 01:58:06 PM »
hi Dave, have you tried Acetone? available from a chemist shop.
Logged
Malcolm

Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

1977 CB400F
1973 CL175 K7
1976 XL175 - Sold
1964 CL72
1966 CA78
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;u=1988

Offline Sam Green Racing

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 16,069
  • I REALLY? hate black rims.
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2006, 02:30:45 PM »
Malc, that will remove the cases themselves let alone the goo ;D ;D ;D

Dave, dose this mean it's engine time ;D ;D ;D

Sam.
Logged
C95 sprint bike.
CB95 hybrid race bike
CB95 race bike
CB92
RS 175. sprint/land speed bike
JMR Racing CB750A street ET drag bike

Offline malcolmgb

  • What am I not? an
  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,402
  • The BEST 400 four by far
    • malcnet
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2006, 02:57:45 PM »
beg to differ on that Sam, I have used Acetone to clean up all sorts off aluminium, however my plastic radio suffered when I knocked the bottle over  >:(

just read post again, he mentioned paint, ooops!
« Last Edit: May 03, 2006, 02:59:34 PM by malcolmgb »
Logged
Malcolm

Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

1977 CB400F
1973 CL175 K7
1976 XL175 - Sold
1964 CL72
1966 CA78
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;u=1988

Offline Sam Green Racing

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 16,069
  • I REALLY? hate black rims.
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2006, 03:08:39 PM »
 ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D
Logged
C95 sprint bike.
CB95 hybrid race bike
CB95 race bike
CB92
RS 175. sprint/land speed bike
JMR Racing CB750A street ET drag bike

supersport_CB400F

  • Guest
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2006, 03:15:59 PM »
Cheers Mal I need a solvent that’s not harmful to paint I’m sure Acetone will lift it.  :o

Dave
Logged

supersport_CB400F

  • Guest
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2006, 03:17:30 PM »
Sam yes! but the bloody blue goo is a bummer I used the minimum  and it still oozed
 out it’s so close to my almost perfect paint work on the top case so I have to be careful what I remove the excess with……… I’m going to spray some surplus parts at the weekend and experiment if with some stuff…. I’ll be up for a pint soon even though I’ll have a blue stripe although I’m a red……. even if I can’t find a wipe off solvent.

Dave  ;)
Logged

Offline Chris Liston

  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 942
    • http://christopherliston.com
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2006, 03:19:41 PM »
If its dry try removing it with a plastic putty knife. Shouldn't harm the paint that way.  It's worth a shot
Logged
2008 Triumph Speed Triple Black and NASTY
1976 CB550F Cafe in progress
http://christopherliston.com
http://gallery.sohc4.net/main.php?g2_itemId=2402

Offline Bob Wessner

  • "Carbs Suck!"
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 10,079
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2006, 04:04:46 PM »
_biffta_ ,

Based on the location of the cases, your are either a batchlor or have a v-e-r-y understanding wife.  ;)
Logged
We'll all be someone else's PO some day.

Offline clarkjh

  • Expert? If only.
  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,385
  • Surely and Samson are now Co-habitating
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2006, 04:14:44 PM »
Quote from: Bob Wessner on May 03, 2006, 04:04:46 PM
_biffta_ ,

Based on the location of the cases, your are either a batchlor or have a v-e-r-y understanding wife.  ;)

Bob, I was thinking along the same lines when I seen where it lay.  My wife will only let me use the basement "wreck room" ;D

James
Logged
SOHC/4 #3328
SOHC/4 Gallery: http://www.sohc4.us/gallery/v/members/personal/clarkjh/
1974 CB550, 40000 Miles
1980 GL1100, 102789 KM - Back on the road after a complete engine rebuild. 
*** Why, oh why, is it always head gaskets with me?***

Offline Sam Green Racing

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 16,069
  • I REALLY? hate black rims.
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2006, 04:27:08 PM »
Hey Bob and James, Over the Years I have built numerous bikes in my pad and it's a first floor flat. :o :o :o

The most I have had in there at one time was three.

In all that time, my wife has not said a word.

Saying that, I have'nt seen her for twenty years.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam.
Logged
C95 sprint bike.
CB95 hybrid race bike
CB95 race bike
CB92
RS 175. sprint/land speed bike
JMR Racing CB750A street ET drag bike

Offline MRieck

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 10,594
  • Big ideas....
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2006, 04:31:53 PM »
Quote from: samcr750 on May 03, 2006, 04:27:08 PM
Hey Bob and James, Over the Years I have built numerous bikes in my pad and it's a first floor flat. :o :o :o

The most I have had in there at one time was three.

In all that time, my wife has not said a word.

Saying that, I have'nt seen her for twenty years.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam.
You're a funny bastard Sam. Did I mention I'll be there next week?? I've use everything from MEK to brake cleaner to get stuff off. Brake cleaner or MEK gets Hylomar off etc.
Logged
Owner of the "Million Dollar CB"

Offline Sam Green Racing

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 16,069
  • I REALLY? hate black rims.
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2006, 04:43:03 PM »
Quote from: MRieck on May 03, 2006, 04:31:53 PM
Quote from: samcr750 on May 03, 2006, 04:27:08 PM
Hey Bob and James, Over the Years I have built numerous bikes in my pad and it's a first floor flat. :o :o :o

The most I have had in there at one time was three.

In all that time, my wife has not said a word.

Saying that, I have'nt seen her for twenty years.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam.
 Did I mention I'll be there next week??

There next week ????

A house full of bikes ???

The wife's leaving you ????

Engine covered in blue goo ????

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Logged
C95 sprint bike.
CB95 hybrid race bike
CB95 race bike
CB92
RS 175. sprint/land speed bike
JMR Racing CB750A street ET drag bike

Offline Bob Wessner

  • "Carbs Suck!"
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 10,079
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2006, 04:52:53 PM »
Quote
In all that time, my wife has not said a word.

Lucky guy. Take good care of her.  ;)
Logged
We'll all be someone else's PO some day.

Offline TwoTired

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 21,802
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2006, 05:46:54 PM »
A solvent agression ladder.  For unknown surfaces, start at the top (least aggressive) and work toward the bottom.
 Test in an inconpicuous area first, of course.

Water
soap & water
alcohol (denatured)
Naptha (lighter fluid)
Mineral spirits
Diesel fuel
Gasoline
MEK  Methyl Ethel Ketone
Lacquer thinner
Acetone
Methyl Ethyl Chloride  (paint stripper)

Sometimes, it helps if you know what the paint composition is, as different paints have different sensitivities to solvent attack.
Catalysed paints are usually more resistant thing down the ladder than simple solids paints.

Cheers,



Logged
Lloyd... (SOHC4 #11 Original Mail List)
72 500, 74 550, 75 550K, 75 550F, 76 550F, 77 550F X2, 78 550K, 77 750F X2, 78 750F, 79CX500, 85 700SC, GL1100

Those that learn from history are doomed to repeat it by those that don't learn from history.

Offline MRieck

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 10,594
  • Big ideas....
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2006, 05:58:14 PM »
I'll tell you what there sir (Sam). I am going there and there isn't anything you can do about it ;). I'll meet you face to face someday I promise....and pints are you!
Logged
Owner of the "Million Dollar CB"

Offline Sam Green Racing

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 16,069
  • I REALLY? hate black rims.
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2006, 06:05:12 PM »
You are twittering on as if you have already had some pints, and to many of them. ;D

Are you coming over here, if so when ? 8) 8) 8)

Sam.
Logged
C95 sprint bike.
CB95 hybrid race bike
CB95 race bike
CB92
RS 175. sprint/land speed bike
JMR Racing CB750A street ET drag bike

Offline MRieck

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 10,594
  • Big ideas....
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2006, 06:32:30 PM »
Quote from: samcr750 on May 03, 2006, 06:05:12 PM
You are twittering on as if you have already had some pints, and to many of them. ;D

Are you coming over here, if so when ? 8) 8) 8)

Sam.
Twiittering...hmmm. Not knowing what that is BUT I'm sure I've succumbed to it at one point (pint) or another. I'll be there in a year or so with me oldest boy. Christ it takes 6 months to get a Visa here now! We'll meet sir....I promise that and you know I don't fall on my word. No pints now....work in the AM  ;D
Logged
Owner of the "Million Dollar CB"

Offline Sam Green Racing

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 16,069
  • I REALLY? hate black rims.
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #18 on: May 03, 2006, 06:40:03 PM »
Make sure you let me know when, then I can take time off work if I am still working.

Don't go booking hotels, you can both stay with me, I only charge $300 a night ;D

Also dont book a Hire car, I don't use mine much so it's available also.

Sam.
Logged
C95 sprint bike.
CB95 hybrid race bike
CB95 race bike
CB92
RS 175. sprint/land speed bike
JMR Racing CB750A street ET drag bike

supersport_CB400F

  • Guest
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2006, 04:15:38 AM »
My freshly painted and jointing compound free cases and $18.50 pistons and barrels……get the Ale in Sam, I’ll be up for a pint soon, once I stop bouncing off the walls.

Bob put your foot down mate…I’ve never spent so much time and had so much fun in the kitchen  ;D



Logged

Offline Sam Green Racing

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 16,069
  • I REALLY? hate black rims.
Re: Jointing Compund Removal
« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2006, 06:22:14 PM »
Nice one Dave, what did ya use to get it off ?

Sam.
Logged
C95 sprint bike.
CB95 hybrid race bike
CB95 race bike
CB92
RS 175. sprint/land speed bike
JMR Racing CB750A street ET drag bike
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »