Removing undercoating
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| − | + | Removing undercoating is typically an arduous, lengthy, messy process. | |
==Miscellaneous tips== | ==Miscellaneous tips== | ||
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===Mechanical removal=== | ===Mechanical removal=== | ||
*Putty knives of various sizes. | *Putty knives of various sizes. | ||
| − | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needle_scaler Needlegun scaler], also known as a "needle scaler" or "needle gun". It may leave pock marks on the metal, and works best on rock-hard undercoating. Use with light pressure. | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needle_scaler Needlegun scaler], also known as a "needle scaler" or "needle gun". It may leave pock marks on the metal, and works best on rock-hard undercoating. Use with light pressure. Can also use a needle scaler attachment to convert a standard scaling hammer to a needle scaler. |
*Air body saw. Method described [http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=163893&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20#2566987 here]. | *Air body saw. Method described [http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=163893&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20#2566987 here]. | ||
*Twisted wire brush on a grinder. | *Twisted wire brush on a grinder. | ||
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