Stripping paint
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==Inspecting the panel before stripping== | ==Inspecting the panel before stripping== | ||
If the paint is still shiny, before getting rid of it, use it to your advantage to find waves and dents in the body. | If the paint is still shiny, before getting rid of it, use it to your advantage to find waves and dents in the body. | ||
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====Homemade scraping tool==== | ====Homemade scraping tool==== | ||
| − | Start with a stiff putty knife or drywall tool. Round the corners, then re-sharpen on a belt sander, then on a knife sharpening stone. Hold the knife with both hands, at a 90-degree angle to the surface. Start to scrape, and adjust the angle until you get the best results. | + | Start with a stiff putty knife or drywall tool. Round the corners, then re-sharpen on a belt sander. Only sharpen one side, not both, then on a knife sharpening stone. Hold the knife with both hands, at a 90-degree angle to the surface. Start to scrape, and adjust the angle until you get the best results. As it wears, you can resharpen the blade with a DA sander: 80-180-320. that'll get it razor sharp again. |
====Media blasting==== | ====Media blasting==== | ||
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Wires will come loose and fly off the wheel during use. It is recommended to wear a face shield and thick clothing when working with one to avoid injury. | Wires will come loose and fly off the wheel during use. It is recommended to wear a face shield and thick clothing when working with one to avoid injury. | ||
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| + | ===Infrared paint strippers=== | ||
| + | ''(Is this a viable method for automotive work?)'' | ||
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| + | ===Crud removal air tools=== | ||
| + | Like a pneumatic angle grinder, but designed for rotary stripping discs. Used for removing seam sealers, [[rust]], paint, and underbody coatings. Used with an eraser wheel for pinstripe and [[Removing decals|decal removal]]. | ||
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| + | *[http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=yes&tool=all&item_ID=76499&group_ID=13078&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog SnapOn PT280THUGA Air Removal Tool], [http://www.snapon.com/international/21pdffiles/pt280thug.pdf Info sheet] -- also known as the "Crud Thug". | ||
| + | *[http://www.tptools.com/p/1385,221_The-Stripper-Air-Operated-Rust-and-Paint-Remover-Kit.html "The Stripper", from TP Tools & Equipment] | ||
| + | *[http://www.autobodysupplies.com/MBXBlasterTools&Accessories.htm MBX Blaster] | ||
===Other methods=== | ===Other methods=== | ||
If the paint is brittle when you chip it off, it could be acrylic urethane. If so, try using a heat gun. You might be able to peel the paint off after applying a little heat. | If the paint is brittle when you chip it off, it could be acrylic urethane. If so, try using a heat gun. You might be able to peel the paint off after applying a little heat. | ||
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| + | Peeling paint can be removed with a high pressure pressure washer., be careful, you can damage plastic parts. Northern tool makes a wet blaster that you hook up to the pressure washer to wet sandblast, no dust but it makes a mess. | ||
==Methods of NOT stripping paint== | ==Methods of NOT stripping paint== | ||
Using an angle grinder is not a recommended way of getting rid of paint. The grit is too coarse and will damage the metal and would require some type of body filler: extra work you really don't want or need to get into. | Using an angle grinder is not a recommended way of getting rid of paint. The grit is too coarse and will damage the metal and would require some type of body filler: extra work you really don't want or need to get into. | ||
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| + | ==Supplies== | ||
| + | *[http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/paintremove.aspx Paint stripping tools and products from TCPGlobal.com] | ||
[[Category:Body and exterior]] | [[Category:Body and exterior]] | ||
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