Stripping paint
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==Methods of stripping paint== | ==Methods of stripping paint== | ||
===Chemical=== | ===Chemical=== | ||
| − | There exist a few effective brands of chemicals for stripping paint from vehicles. However, this practice may be inappropriate for novices, as these strippers are messy, acidic, and toxic. | + | There exist a few effective brands of chemicals for stripping paint from vehicles. However, this practice may be inappropriate for novices, as these strippers are messy unless you know a few basic techniques, acidic, and toxic.so wear gloves |
First, take the vehicle or part to be stripped to a well-ventilated area (outside is ideal). ''(Should a respirator be used? Some people are saying that makes it even worse.)'' | First, take the vehicle or part to be stripped to a well-ventilated area (outside is ideal). ''(Should a respirator be used? Some people are saying that makes it even worse.)'' | ||
| − | These chemical strippers are more commonly used on hoods, roofs, and trunk lids as they need to be left alone after applying. | + | These chemical strippers are more commonly used on hoods, roofs, and trunk lids as they need to be left alone after applying. some strippers would just run if put on a vertical panel, and thus would be somewhat ineffective.so find one with a viscosity of mayonase |
| − | (Don't use chemical stripper on lacquer paint. It will run and make a big mess. Lacquer paint can be stripped by soaking clean rags in lacquer thinner, applying them to the vehicle, and then leaving them there a while in a well-ventilated area.) | + | (Don't use chemical stripper on lacquer paint. It will run and make a big mess but there are ways around that like being ready to catch it with masking paper taped to the car and pushing the soupy paint onto the paper and pulling the paper off as you go and throwing it away. Lacquer paint can be stripped by soaking clean rags in lacquer thinner, applying them to the vehicle, and then leaving them there a while in a well-ventilated area.)covering the rags with plastic helps also then scrape the sofned paint off with a razor scraper |
| − | *Stripping a roof: Surrounding areas should be properly masked with several layers of tape and masking paper, as stripper will work its way through tape glue. | + | *Stripping a roof: Surrounding areas should be properly masked with several layers of tape and masking paper, as stripper will work its way through tape glue.just scrape the mess onto one layer of paper and pull it off the sheet underneth will be ready when its needed |
| − | *Stripping a hood: Pop the hood and slip lengths of cardboard half a foot underneath it, all around the | + | *Stripping a hood: Pop the hood and slip lengths of cardboard half a foot underneath it, all around the perimeterbut another good way is to put three layers of 3/4 masking tape over the gaps so the stripper doesnt get down into engine compartment..close the hood tightly |
| − | *Stripping a trunk: Same as hood. Tie weight to the latch to keep the trunk from rising. | + | *Stripping a trunk: Same as hood. Tie weight to the latch to keep the trunk from rising.or tape with the same three layers and close the deck tightly,the three layers of masking paper at the back edge of the deck and push the mess onto the paper then pull the layer off and throw in trash |
All areas besides the areas you want to strip should be properly masked or removed. Stripper could seep behind a molding and be problematic later. Stripper will damage plastic lenses. | All areas besides the areas you want to strip should be properly masked or removed. Stripper could seep behind a molding and be problematic later. Stripper will damage plastic lenses. | ||
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After paint has lifted, scoop it up with a putty knife or credit card, and discard the paint/stripper mixture into a cardboard 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 or credit card, and discard the paint/stripper mixture into a cardboard 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 mixture, wash off the rest with | + | Once you've scooped up most of the mixture, wash off the rest with lauquer thinner and a red scuff pad. It will dilute the stripper and render it less volatile.then pull of the three layers of tape covering the gaps,the paint underneth will be softened up just scrape it up with a razor scraper |
| − | 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,f you dont seal the gaps with tape |
| − | After the area has been washed off, wipe it dry with a clean cloth. Remove any remaining paint or primer with an orbital sander using 40 to 80 grit. See [[Stripping paint#Orbital sander|Orbital sander]] below. | + | After the area has been washed off, wipe it dry with a clean cloth and wax & grease remover. Remove any remaining paint or primer with an orbital sander using 40 to 80 grit. See [[Stripping paint#Orbital sander|Orbital sander]] below.Always use gloves when working with bare metal,the oils in your hands will instantly start the rusting process,even under the primer |
====Chemical paint strippers==== | ====Chemical paint strippers==== | ||
| − | ''(list chemical paint strippers here, with links to sites)'' | + | ''(list chemical paint strippers here, with links to sites)''aircraft stripper (blue can),XXX paint stripper(black can red x's |
===Mechanical=== | ===Mechanical=== | ||
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