Body and exterior tips
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===Methods of stripping paint=== | ===Methods of 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 | + | 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. To sharp an attach might cause the blade to catch. This could actually gauge the sheet metal. |
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| + | To lessen any furthur risk of gauging, run the 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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====Chemical==== | ====Chemical==== | ||
| − | + | There exists a few brands of chemicals for stripping paint from vehicles. Although these strippers are effective, they are messy, and more importantly, they contain acid and emit toxic fumes and could be deadly if not used in properly ventilated areas. It is not recommended that they be used by novices. | |
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| + | If you are a novice and still want to go through with this, this is how you do it. But I don't think you should. | ||
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| + | AGAIN, TAKE THE CAR TO A WELL VENTILATED AREA. OUTSIDE IS THE BEST PLACE. | ||
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| + | These chemical strippers are more commonly used on hoods, roofs, and trunk lids as they need to be left alone after applying. The stripper would just run if put on a vertical panel and be somewhat ineffective. | ||
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| + | *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 hood: Pop the hood and slip lengths of cardboard half a foot underth it all around the perimeter | ||
| + | *Stripping the trunk: Same as hood. Tie weight to the latch to keep the trunk from rising. | ||
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====Orbital Sander==== | ====Orbital Sander==== | ||
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