Hi guys,
I've got my mini stripped but now want to reove all paint. What is the best way to get down to bare metal?
Thanks
Posted 26 January 2015 - 11:23 PM
Hi guys,
I've got my mini stripped but now want to reove all paint. What is the best way to get down to bare metal?
Thanks
Posted 27 January 2015 - 12:17 AM
options include sand blasting, sanding, paint stripper and wire wheel in a grinder.
What is the current situation? Are there many layers of paint or just the factory paint?
Paint stripper is quite effective and cheap but you need to be careful.
Sand blasting is quite expensive and some places won't do big flat panels due to the risk of warping.
Sanding is slow but with a big box of 80 grit discs and alot f patience, it is about the best option in my opinion.
Some people use a wire wheel in a grinder but this is not without its risks as heavy use can thin the metal plus it is very noisy and time consuming.
Alot also depends on what is going on under the paint like large amounts of filler for instance which can be a pain. Also paint stripper will not remove it.
Last time i used paint stripper, i brushed it on thick and then covered the panel with cling film until the paint had wrinkled and then scraped it off.
Ben
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Posted 03 February 2015 - 11:03 AM
Paint stripper is a good choice and it's also cheap!
Posted 03 February 2015 - 11:39 AM
The thing about chemical dipping is that it strips box sections like the sills and front section between subframe mounts that can't be repainted.
Were these painted out of the factory...?!
Posted 03 February 2015 - 08:02 PM
Posted 03 February 2015 - 08:41 PM
The thing about chemical dipping is that it strips box sections like the sills and front section between subframe mounts that can't be repainted.
Were these painted out of the factory...?!
Mine has a green ish colour primer in all of the box sections between the rust and scabs
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