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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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Default Suggestions for stripping urethane bumpers?

So I've started chem-stripping my '81 after I discovered upwards of 6! (I'm not lying here :mad ), six coats of paint. But I'm not really sure how to tackle the urethane bumpers without damaging. I know that the stipper will most likely turn them both into puddles of glue, but at the same time, trying to sand through 6+ coats of paint by hand ain't gonna happen, and using the DA to do it would probably do nearly as much damage as the stipper would. Anyone have any suggestions?

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Default Re: Suggestions for stripping urethane bumpers? (Xakk)

Go to NAPA or other parts store, and get a couple of cans of Bulldog Flexible Bumper Paint Stripper. http://www.kleanstripauto.com, Made especially for urethane bumpers. Do not use paint stripper, or you will kiss your bumper goodbye. I did my original equipment bumpers with this stripper and it worked out fine. No damage to the material.
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