Has anyone ever tried this? Does it work? Seems like a cheap solution. however, I'm a little skeptical.

Removing auto paint on the cheap.

 

I have heard that use caution that the seams an other joints where it is hard to get it back off or out of can really give problems for paint later in time

 

Yes, sodium hydroxide (lye) will remove paint. It will also remove your skin, and your mucous membranes if you breathe it. Very aggressive chemical......
Would make a helluva mess too.....what do you do with the stuff you remove?

 

I don't know what you do with it !! I was searching for cheaper ways to remove paint other than blasting (logistically its difficult for me to get parts (cab, doors, hood, fenders etc )to a blaster and I found this. I figured it looked too easy and thought I should ask first.

 

The problem with home remedies is that the waste usually goes right into the ground water.

If you go this route I would tape the seams and do those by hand.

I also would not do it without a positive pressure air fed mask. I know a bunch of people who did not take care of their lungs by smoking, using chemicals, and not wearing proper protective equipment. Now many of them have COPD and are dragging around a oxygen tank the rest of their lives.

Bummer.

 

Nothing better than Aircraft Paint Remover.. If used properly

 

Yep.... Used that on my bed, worked fine.

 

Yesterday I was about to make same comment as Boss9F100. I have used 'oven cleaner' for cleaning engine and parts and it worked about as well as some of the engine cleaners find in local store. Have seen it used to remove anodize coating off aluminum components on the truck. But as 66with352 noted, I would also be skeptical, it is toxic, I have seen the results to the metal when I left the oven cleaner on too long. Not clear if the chemical used in oven cleaner are similar to paint remover, particularly when it comes to neutralizing before applying paint. Suspect if one were to calculate how many aerosol cans of oven cleaner needed to remove the paint, to that of what it would take with a quality paint remover, don't think there would be a significant difference in cost?

Speaking from experience, strongly suggest not to 'do it myself' sand blast, if considering, suggest having professionally done!! Worst week in my life, despite taking every precaution in minimizing exposure to the blasting material it still got into every orifice in my body, including the eyes; fortunately I have understanding neighbors.

By no means am I knowledgeable when it comes to prepping for painting; just curious if the vehicle needs to be stripped to bare metal, or just sanded down and then use a quality primer/sealer?? Would be interested in more knowledgeable member comments??