Capt Lee's Spra' Strip
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Capt Lee's Spra' Strip
Anyone know of a web site or direct number? I did a web search and found a MSDS on it but the information line was no good? Is this still being produced?
Thanks,
Gary
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (gtr1999)
I think I saw if in an Eckler's or Mid American catalog a couple of years ago, but nothing since then. I've heard that it isn't as good as some of the other strippers available at a lower price.
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (gtr1999)
Anyone know of a web site or direct number? I did a web search and found a MSDS on it but the information line was no good? Is this still being produced?
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks,
Gary
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (gtr1999)
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (patsnitrovette)
Hey Pat,
I did try the razor blades and heat gun. Sometimes the paint came off smooth other times it didn't and I did gouge - :eek: :eek: :eek: some spots. I was able to remove the paint down to the grey filler? or is this the gel coat? there is a red primer coat under the grey? I didn't dig into the 'glass but was wondering if the Spra' strip would leave a smoother finish?
Thanks,
Gary
I did try the razor blades and heat gun. Sometimes the paint came off smooth other times it didn't and I did gouge - :eek: :eek: :eek: some spots. I was able to remove the paint down to the grey filler? or is this the gel coat? there is a red primer coat under the grey? I didn't dig into the 'glass but was wondering if the Spra' strip would leave a smoother finish?
Thanks,
Gary
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (Fevre)
Glad to hear that companies are training people in HAZCOM. I do the OHSA training here and bring everyone through once a year as a refresher.
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (gtr1999)
Hey Gary, the gray coat is primer. The red coat underneath is the red oxide primer. It's the last layer of primer before you reach the bare fiberglass. Once you get to the red oxide layer, stop stripping and you'll be fine.
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (gtr1999)
Hey Pat,
I did try the razor blades and heat gun. Sometimes the paint came off smooth other times it didn't and I did gouge - :eek: :eek: :eek: some spots. I was able to remove the paint down to the grey filler? or is this the gel coat? there is a red primer coat under the grey? I didn't dig into the 'glass but was wondering if the Spra' strip would leave a smoother finish?
Thanks,
Gary
I did try the razor blades and heat gun. Sometimes the paint came off smooth other times it didn't and I did gouge - :eek: :eek: :eek: some spots. I was able to remove the paint down to the grey filler? or is this the gel coat? there is a red primer coat under the grey? I didn't dig into the 'glass but was wondering if the Spra' strip would leave a smoother finish?
Thanks,
Gary
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (a454corvette)
OK sounds good guys. I barely hit the red in some spots-most of it is grey. I was planning on leavingthe grey primer on and sanding filling it? Should I take it down to the red?
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Gary
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (GDaina)
Thanks George, I remember you suggesting that.
The razor blade clean up wasn't bad at all- just swept up the dry chips. I'm sure the chemical would be a bit more messy.
Gary
The razor blade clean up wasn't bad at all- just swept up the dry chips. I'm sure the chemical would be a bit more messy.
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (gtr1999)
if you've never used chemical stripper you have no idea what a mess it is:U It does a half way job of stripping, it is still possible to mess up the fiberglass and it's toxic nasty crap that you have to clean up and avoid touching. I hate chemical strippers.
Thanks George, I remember you suggesting that.
The razor blade clean up wasn't bad at all- just swept up the dry chips. I'm sure the chemical would be a bit more messy.
Gary
The razor blade clean up wasn't bad at all- just swept up the dry chips. I'm sure the chemical would be a bit more messy.
Gary
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (gtr1999)
I've also heard that the chemical stripper is quite a mess and risky at best. The shops I'm currently talking with about doing my stripping and body work says they refuse to use chemicals on the car. They suggest dry sanding it all the way down with a DA. Just my 2 cents. Good Luck.
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (1980ZZ4)
I haven't a clue what the bad rap is with chemical strippers...sure it's a mess, no way around that, but it get's the paint off without any nicks and gouges. You can't prove by me it's bad stuff, not when u look at the finished product....
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (GDaina)
I haven't a clue what the bad rap is with chemical strippers...sure it's a mess, no way around that, but it get's the paint off without any nicks and gouges. You can't prove by me it's bad stuff, not when u look at the finished product....
I'd sure hate to see a car stripped completely with a DA, the seam work that had been done in '74 on mine was bad enough.
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (a454corvette)
I have used the spra strip before and ill say dont buy it from anyone but the main supplier.I bought some frome MAD and it was like jelly ,their excuse was that they buy it in bulk once a year and I had recieved the last of that shipment.DONT do the razor blade thing ,I tried that once and Ill never make that mistake again.If youll notice ,the razor blade is straight and your car is curvy .Sorry if I sound like a smart azz. :seeya :D
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Re: Capt Lee's Spra' Strip (paintdaddy)
I would like to try it on a hood I have off another car. Do you have contact info for the company? I tried searching the net but couldn't find them and their phone number off the MSDS was no good?
Gary
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