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Le Mans Master
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From: Greenwood In.
I had my 54 motorama car sand blasted when it was just a 1954 project car. But you have to know what you are doing or you can cut a car in half real fast with sand and the guy who did mine is the best.
Last edited by Mike Terry; Nov 23, 2016 at 05:23 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Dixon California
blasting body
I did lots of research...talked with many people....decided against soda as residue comes out after the process according to reply's...like inside when you shut the doors /or a ride was told it was present for some time.
My 67 was done with # 6 acrylic beads...and done by a company in Sacramento....and only had one person that does the process....THE OWNER who had the experience and know how not to put a bunch of waves and irregular surfaces for the painter/body guy to smothe out.
one other advantage was not having chemicals to strip and the residue left behind..
advantage was painter had the opportunity to see any cracks and areas of concern and would guarantee his work .....also my painter deducted the price of the bead blast from his quote as a 3rd party did the strip....cost was $1,200 to me was worth that process
My 67 was done with # 6 acrylic beads...and done by a company in Sacramento....and only had one person that does the process....THE OWNER who had the experience and know how not to put a bunch of waves and irregular surfaces for the painter/body guy to smothe out.
one other advantage was not having chemicals to strip and the residue left behind..
advantage was painter had the opportunity to see any cracks and areas of concern and would guarantee his work .....also my painter deducted the price of the bead blast from his quote as a 3rd party did the strip....cost was $1,200 to me was worth that process
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Temecula CA
No way would I let a stranger hit one of my cars with either sand or glass beads....
Just as an FYI, I use aircraft stripper but only down to the primer.
Then it's lacquer thinner and scrubber pads.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Wilton Ca.
I recently had my car repainted by one of the best in the business here locally and he, of course, used a stripper! My .02
Gary
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Melting Slicks
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From: Wilton Ca.
Le Mans Master
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From: Chattanooga Tennessee
DUB among others referered me to this. I will talk to you about my experience if you like. Horrible job, no way to say it otherwise, but the stripper does work.
Le Mans Master
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From: Sarver Pa
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Thanks for the heads up. Looks like I will be using aircraft stripper from now on. I used it yrs ago then found Cap'n lees. Best stripper I ever used. Even used it on my carbon fiber formula car w/ multiple layers (and colors) of paint, probably took 15 lbs of paint off ! No, I would not use an abrasive blast.
Melting Slicks
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From: Chicopee MA.
I have used crushed glass media on a sample trial.
It was a hot day and the sweat on my arms collected the broken particles and when I was done, my arms were covered with blood.
I do not recommend using it, unless you are a sadist.
It was a hot day and the sweat on my arms collected the broken particles and when I was done, my arms were covered with blood.
I do not recommend using it, unless you are a sadist.
Le Mans Master
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From: Chattanooga Tennessee
Race Director
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From: Charlotte NC
For what it is worth:
As mentioned...I do use Klean Strip's Aircraft remover. In 30+ years...NOT ONE problem at all. NO JOKE! If the smell bothers you. ****NEWSFLASH**** they make respirators....buy a respirator. The smell does not bother me...but I am not working in a fog of vapors. I work in a WELL VENTILATED AREA.
For those who want to sand off the paint.....have at it. Let us know how it goes when you get to the tight 'nooks and crannies'. Because those areas are where you will more than likely have a problem.
I also use sand when I blast and prep areas. A real time saver.
I would like to try the dry ice method on a panel. Some of the new paint really sticks and event the Aircraft stripper does not even touch the clearcoat.
And I always try to remove any paint that can easily come off using a razor blade.
'Hazeldog1964'. I know shops have their own way of doing things....so it does not surprise me that they do not want to stand behind their work if it is chemically stripped. I would have no problem with it. Soda blasting on the 'other hand'...I would not waranty.
DUB
As mentioned...I do use Klean Strip's Aircraft remover. In 30+ years...NOT ONE problem at all. NO JOKE! If the smell bothers you. ****NEWSFLASH**** they make respirators....buy a respirator. The smell does not bother me...but I am not working in a fog of vapors. I work in a WELL VENTILATED AREA.
For those who want to sand off the paint.....have at it. Let us know how it goes when you get to the tight 'nooks and crannies'. Because those areas are where you will more than likely have a problem.
I also use sand when I blast and prep areas. A real time saver.
I would like to try the dry ice method on a panel. Some of the new paint really sticks and event the Aircraft stripper does not even touch the clearcoat.
And I always try to remove any paint that can easily come off using a razor blade.
'Hazeldog1964'. I know shops have their own way of doing things....so it does not surprise me that they do not want to stand behind their work if it is chemically stripped. I would have no problem with it. Soda blasting on the 'other hand'...I would not waranty.
DUB
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Wilton Ca.
To the OP. It will, of course cost more but, here's an easy solution.
Let the paint shop strip it!
That way the WHOLE job is on them. Then, if any future issues arise they can't use you as a scapegoat which, could actually SAVE you $, as well as a lot of headaches in the long run.
Gary
Let the paint shop strip it!
That way the WHOLE job is on them. Then, if any future issues arise they can't use you as a scapegoat which, could actually SAVE you $, as well as a lot of headaches in the long run.
Gary
Last edited by Gary's '66; Nov 25, 2016 at 09:00 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Olive Branch Mississippi
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I'm with you on this one DUD I've stripped several corvettes over the years and I've always used Clean Strip stripper. Nothing works as well in my opinion especially in the tight spots.
Just remember to clean everything off each time you finish for the day. I usually rinse with tons of water then wipe it dry.
Just remember to clean everything off each time you finish for the day. I usually rinse with tons of water then wipe it dry.
Race Director
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From: Charlotte NC
I'm with you on this one DUB I've stripped several corvettes over the years and I've always used Clean Strip stripper. Nothing works as well in my opinion especially in the tight spots.
Just remember to clean everything off each time you finish for the day. I usually rinse with tons of water then wipe it dry.
Just remember to clean everything off each time you finish for the day. I usually rinse with tons of water then wipe it dry.
Except... I prefer to use automotive grade lacquer thinner to rinse with. But that stripper is the best I know of for getting stuff off without taking all day due to some are seemingly weak chemical strippers.
DUB
Melting Slicks
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From: Olive Branch Mississippi
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