[Polish]

The so professional person that painted my major parts didn't cover the motorcycle data plate on the frame and now it is cover with layers of primer and paint. Can I just used paint stripper or I might ruin the info on the plate?

By the way, it is a 79 CB 400 T. It still has the VIN # engraved beside it, but I don't think it is legal to paint that plate.

 

[longdistancerider]

The plate was covered with a plastic type material. I'd try using water/soap and a kitchen scrubber, the kind with sponge and scrub pad. Proceed gently. Chemicals will likely strip the paint off the plate leaving nothing behind.
You might want to remove it first so you can work on it easily. http://www.hondatwins.net/forums/51...e-remove-replace-painting-powder-coating.html

 

[TOOLS1]

There is no law against painting that plate, at least in the USA.
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[Polish]

You might want to remove it first so you can work on it easily. http://www.hondatwins.net/forums/51...e-remove-replace-painting-powder-coating.html

That means bits of metal in my stem though. I'll try the soap and scrub first.

 

[Polish]

Anybody out there with a 1979 CB 400 T who could tell me if it is actually plastic cover or straight metal, please?

Thx

 

[longdistancerider]

It's a thin soft aluminum plate

 

[Polish]

There is no law against painting that plate, at least in the USA.
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I'm not sure if it is illegal or not. You can still the VIN # engraved on the frame and that's all in matter.

 

[Polish]

It's a thin soft aluminum plate

Thx Jim

 

[Rob Axel]

How long ago was it done? If it was recent, it may be removed easier..paint stays "soft" for a while..however if the primer used is epoxy based and self etching..it's a crap shoot no matter how "gentle" you attempt to remove the stuff.
... friggn idiots!!

 

[Polish]

How long ago was it done? It's a crap shoot no matter how "gentle" you attempt to remove the stuff.
... friggn idiots!!

Was done in the spring and +1 for friggn idiots