Need advice on how best to strip paint down to the steel economicly on a new project im starting - Products used or heard of or ????????? Thanx for de help brothers! www.eKustom.net
if you want a chemical stripper use the brand "Aircraft Stripper". Its excellent, but if you have a few layers of paint it takes a few applications. Just put it on and 30 secs later the paint bubbles up. I usually put it on in sections of the car (door, hood, fenders, etc etc). Once it bubbles I use a putty knife to scrape the paint off, but there will still be some left, so I do another application and then I use a pressure washer on it. If you dont have access to a high pressure washer, thats fine though. Wear gloves cause it burns your hands if it sits on them and cover all of your skin and eyes if you are using a washer too cause it gets everywhere. Good shit though...............Briggs
I scraped the paint off my 56 with a razorblade (actually a whole bunch of them). No kidding . Worked for me.There were small places I had to sand and use paint remover also.
Whats on it now? And I always try the razor blade first. It dosn't work often, but when it does it's fast!
I have a post on progress pics of my car on here somewhere.Page 2 I think right now. That is what it looked like after a day of razorblading.
aircraft stripper is what i use when i dont have a car media blasted....the cool tip on the stripper is do it in sections like a hood fender etc. but when you put it on put it on in one direction . in other words dont start brushing it all over in every direction .i usually if possible pour it on and let it run alll over.....then get some plastic and cover it .....it helps work better as it wont dry or start to evaporate .....and you can leave it on longer ......great stuff just wear goggles and those chemicle resitant gloves....also keep a bucket of water close just in case you get any on you..it burn like a bitch ..water neutralizes it......
To speed up the process when using a chemical stripper,use a DA sander with a piece of 80 grit and sand the part before applying the stripper.Just scuff the outer surface with the sander.
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I heard of guys using a razor but always thought it was too tedious and time consuming. I'll have to try it on the next project. Thanks Rocknrod for the post you put up. I missed it somewhere in the TECHnicalities.
I'd like to add to what Briggs and Lownslow suggest: - BEFORE applying the aircraft stripper, go over the surface with 80 grit paper to scratch the paint, it'll help a LOT as the stripper will find it's way under underlaying layers. - AFTER you have applied a generous coat of stripper, cover the area with thin (disposable) plastic film (old grocery bags are OK). The stripper will continue working AS LONG AS IT IS 'WET'. The plastic film retains humidity and prolongs the efficiency of the 'goo'. My 2 cents, whizzerick
I've been stripping a '64 Impala at work. I've been using a 7" paint removal pad. You need a little elbow grease and will probably use 2, maybe 3 pads. (about $15 each) There was about 5 layers of paint on this thing and ate through it all without a problem, leaving the metal underneath shiny and bear. Its an alternative if you don't want the mess of chemical stripping.
Man could not of asked for more on this topic really appreciate it and will let you know on the progress!!!!!!! Thanx HIGG www.ekustom.net
[ QUOTE ] To speed up the process when using a chemical stripper,use a DA sander with a piece of 80 grit and sand the part before applying the stripper.Just scuff the outer surface with the sander. [/ QUOTE ] oh yeah i forgot about that tip....nice one....it definately speeds the process up......
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