Stripping

[sdyer233]

So i'm no body guy. I'm redoing the paint on my 73 charger and decided to take on some of the prep work, such as stripping. Do i just go at the existing paint with a DA and some 80 grit? or is there a special way? the car is virtually rust free so next to no body work:hello2:

 

[sdyer233]

just to clarify, i personally am not doing the paint, but to save time i will be stripping the car of its paint that it has now

 

[Propwash]

The 3M Bristle disc's work awesome........But, pricey.




Wire wheels work pretty good, but can turn into a meteor shower of metal wires, (especially the cheapo's).

DA and some sandpaper will also work. Pretty time consuming. Careful with an 80 Grit. That course can mellow out body lines/edges/corners quickly.

Obviously media blasting would be the quickest/easiest way to go, but sounds like you're taking the helm on doing it yourself. I'm sure others here will chime in with their own ideas-likes as well.

Good luck

 

[sdyer233]

media is an option as well. Im thinking that if i put in the time and money I should do it once and do it right..right?

 

[Mr B Body]

Get a Harbor Frieght Polisher / Sander (on sale for 29.99) and a 3M paint remover disk (7" diameter) 18.99 at Fastenal. Do not get the hook and look 3M pad because the Harbor Frieght Sander comes with one. It will probably take 2 or 3 disks to strip the whole car. You can also get small 3" pads for a 90 degree die grinder. See pictures below.





Link to 3M disk. http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=0819170

Patrick

 

[alleyoopmgv]

Media blasting is the best way to go as Propwash stated. I have chemically stripped plenty of cars myself. It works pretty good.

Just be careful if your going to strip it with a DA or a grinder, you don't want to warp the metal by getting it to hot.

 

[MikeyT]

Damn, I was hoping for a hot chick and well music....

Mike

 

[5wndwcpe]

Razor blade and a heat gun. Yes, it's sounds like it would take forever, but once you get the hand of it, it's rather quick. See here :

http://www.spiuserforum.com/showthread.php?1245-best-paint-stripper&highlight=stripping

If you go the angle grinder/stripper route, be very very mindful of the heat you will generate in the process.

 

[sdyer233]

very interesting method, will defiantly have to try that one out!

and yes i apologize how about a stripper stripping my car:icon_wink:

 

[Donny]

Wow, razor blade and heat gun? Amazing, all are hobbyist methods, when you want to go pro, you'll get it media blasted.

 

[Cranky]

My 66 had many coats of paint on it and after starting out with 80 grit and then trying a razor blade stripper, I ended up doing the rest of the car with that way and it came off in sheets and didn't use any heat gun on it.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Yeah me too. I'm disappointed.

Damn, I was hoping for a hot chick and well music....

Mike

 

[sdyer233]

probably going to blast it, found a friend with one so it makes the most sense

 

[A383Wing]

Yeah me too. I'm disappointed.

me three.....

Bryan

 

[Propwash]

found a friend with one

A Stripper? :eusa_dance:

 

[A383Wing]

need pics!

or video

 

[sdyer233]

A Stripper? :eusa_dance:

Well played sir..well played

 

[kevin403]

me three.....

Bryan

Me as well. I was hoping for a strip and polish...

Price out media blast vs tools/materials/electricity... From my experience do it best way the first time. You first loss is your cheapest loss.

Now let's see some strippers!!!

 

[sdyer233]

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[Donny]

Don't even try to blast it yourself. Media Blasting is not for the hobbyist. To do it right, you need some heavy duty expensive equipment and facility.