Body and exterior tips
(→Orbital Sander) |
(→Stripping paint) |
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There are instances where using a razor blade will be the quickest way to remove a layer of paint. However, if the paint has properly adhered to the primer, using the blade might not be possible. Once paint has been removed, you may want to remove the rest of primer and areas of paint that were not possible to remove with the blade. See Orbital Sander below. | There are instances where using a razor blade will be the quickest way to remove a layer of paint. However, if the paint has properly adhered to the primer, using the blade might not be possible. Once paint has been removed, you may want to remove the rest of primer and areas of paint that were not possible to remove with the blade. See Orbital Sander below. | ||
| − | You may find that a conventional razor blade holder becomes a pain when stripping paint. The flakes tend to bunch up between the blade and the tool. To solve this problem, us a regular vise grip to hold the razor blade. Turn the vise grip upside down for a less dramatic angle of attack. Too sharp an | + | You may find that a conventional razor blade holder becomes a pain when stripping paint. The flakes tend to bunch up between the blade and the tool. To solve this problem, us a regular vise grip to hold the razor blade. Turn the vise grip upside down for a less dramatic angle of attack. Too sharp an attack might cause the blade to catch. This could actually gauge the sheet metal. |
To lessen any furthur risk of gauging, run the blade backwards against old smooth paint 4-5 times. This will push up the burr and permit the blade's edge to glide that much more easily. | To lessen any furthur risk of gauging, run the blade backwards against old smooth paint 4-5 times. This will push up the burr and permit the blade's edge to glide that much more easily. | ||
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After paint has lifted, scoop it up with a putty knife and discard the paint/stripper mixture into a carboard box. Don't get any on your skin. It burns. If you do, wash it off IMMEDIATELY with water. | After paint has lifted, scoop it up with a putty knife and discard the paint/stripper mixture into a carboard box. Don't get any on your skin. It burns. If you do, wash it off IMMEDIATELY with water. | ||
| − | Once you've scooped up most of the mixure, wash off the rest with water. It will dilute the stripper and render it | + | Once you've scooped up most of the mixure, wash off the rest with water. It will dilute the stripper and render it less volatile. |
Wipe underneath the hood or trunk before reaching under it. Stripper will surely have seeped there and leave you with a nasty surprise. | Wipe underneath the hood or trunk before reaching under it. Stripper will surely have seeped there and leave you with a nasty surprise. | ||
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