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Technical Fibreglass help

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Oldfart59, Jun 16, 2021.

  1. Oldfart59
    Joined: Nov 8, 2019
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    Oldfart59

    Can I use paint removal on fibregl***

    I have a old one piece front end for my 1956 Chevy it has old paint when you try to sand it off it plug up the sand paper
     
  2. K13
    Joined: May 29, 2006
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    No it's not a good idea. Any areas that may have exposed gl*** starnds can wick it up and then it can seep back out later ruining whatever work you have done on top of it.
     
  3. 56don
    Joined: Dec 11, 2005
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    Another opinion....yes you can. I have stripped my Corvette twice with paint remover with absolutely no problems with it. I used what was called aircraft paint remover.
     
  4. rotten ron
    Joined: Aug 11, 2018
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    I will second Dons comment I have striped two vettes a 62 and 69 sealed them never had any problems.
     
  5. MoOctane
    Joined: Apr 30, 2018
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    from Rolla Mo

    Be sure to use epoxy primer.
     
  6. Oldfart59
    Joined: Nov 8, 2019
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    Oldfart59

    Ok this paint I can s**** it off in. Some spots but some other spots it's hard and just gum up the paper I will try a small spot

    Thanks
     
  7. Moriarity
    Joined: Apr 11, 2001
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    They used to make something called "lacquer stripper" for stripping corvettes. Keep in mind that most paint remover will soften and eat up fibergl*** polyester resin if it is left on too long
     
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  8. Oldfart59
    Joined: Nov 8, 2019
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    Oldfart59

    That is what I don't want to do and I'm afraid that will happen
     
  9. MCjim
    Joined: Jun 4, 2006
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    from soCal

    I stripped my Corvette with some stuff that is no longer available, worked good but was messy and time consuming. I had removable parts, the hood, trunk, etc. media blasted...it is worth it.
     
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  10. DDDenny
    Joined: Feb 6, 2015
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    from oregon

    Do you have someone in your area that does soda blasting?
     
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  11. Moriarity
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    yup, baking soda blasting is the answer here....
     
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  12. RodStRace
    Joined: Dec 7, 2007
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    I'm all for using vintage stuff as much as is reasonable.
    Reasonable is will you ruin the vintage look you are going for and/or is it saveable for a reasonable cost VS a new front clip?
    A 50 year old 'gl*** clip that was left outside in the sun and has damage will often be a ton of work and not a good finished part. Explore all options!
     

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