Restoration Blues

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Jan 5, 2007 | 04:04 PM

69sharkwor

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Restoration Blues

I'm currently restoring an early C3 (frame off). The previous owner has sprayed undercoating on everything, which includes fiberglass and plastic wheel wells, etc. Does anyone have any tricks to get this stuff off without trashing the plastic or fiberglass??

I had to use 5f5 paint stripper on the frame followed by wire brush and finally sand blasting "NOT FUN".

Thanx in advance.

Jan 5, 2007 | 04:40 PM

SIXFOOTER

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Pressure washer, the 3600psi variety

Jan 5, 2007 | 04:46 PM

Artsvette73

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On the body I used a single edge razor blade. Not the quickest but it works. Generally when someone does that they are trying to hide something. Look at the panels closely.

Jan 5, 2007 | 05:08 PM

72LS1Vette

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If I remember correctly (always questionable) Eastwood sells something that is supposed to soften up undercoating to make it easier to remove. Take a look on their website to see if it's there.

Rick B.

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