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What is the best way to strip paint off a car?

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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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Default What is the best way to strip paint off a car?
Tonight it took me 3 hours just to strip the hood of my car using an orbital sander and 60 grit sandpaper. Not to mention my hands hurt like hell. Any easier/faster way to do this?
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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why are u trying to strip the paint? you really shouldnt have to completely strip the paint.. to refinish it.
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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My step dad use to paint cars, use airplane stripper. That's what we called it. Just go to your local Car Paint store and ask for some. dosen't take long to strip a car at all
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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Aircraft remover
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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I heard about the aircraft stuff. I'll give it a shot tomorrow. Also I am not just refinishing. The Rustoleum will bond better to metal.
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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What are you going to do after you strip it? Sand, primer then sand some more?

I've used the aircraft remover on a valve cover. It peels paint like bubbling skin on a burn victim.
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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brake fluid? I heard it takes paint off
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Aircraft stripper. Even takes off powdercoat. Make sure you wear rubber gloves, goggles, and paint mask. Don't get it in your eyes or on your skin...that shit burns like a motherfucker.
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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Media blaster. :crazyr:

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