DIY paint removal for beginner???
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DIY paint removal for beginner???
I have an 87 Ford F150 that was originally grey in color, but is now peeling and rusting has begun in some spots. I am eventually going to want to paint this truck, but I want to do alot of the prep work myself.
How easy would it be to remove the old paint by myself? I guess via sander & sand paper would be my best option? I would buy a sander for this job so can anyone recommend one? Id also like to know if anyone could describe the process for me? Ive searched but not found to much on basic paint removal. The paint is thin it seems and peeling almost everywhere on the truck......
Thanks guys.
How easy would it be to remove the old paint by myself? I guess via sander & sand paper would be my best option? I would buy a sander for this job so can anyone recommend one? Id also like to know if anyone could describe the process for me? Ive searched but not found to much on basic paint removal. The paint is thin it seems and peeling almost everywhere on the truck......
Thanks guys.
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I think if you googled Automotive paint stripping you'd get a screen full. Autobody101.com and autobodystore.com are greta sites too.
Two basic procedures are what you described: Sanding it off, starting with a 5-7inch grinder and 24-36 grit, or with a DA (Dual Action sander) and 40 grit
or, using a stripper - called Aircraft Stripper and available at any Autopaint shop.
The grinder is dusty, messy, can warp panels and attack trim and glass. The stripper is cleaner and not as dangerous (to the car - always wear safety gear!!).Either way, tape off the stuff you want to protect with several layers of masking or duct tape and take your time. Several times over with either is the way to the bare steel.
That's the 1000 foot basics.....
Two basic procedures are what you described: Sanding it off, starting with a 5-7inch grinder and 24-36 grit, or with a DA (Dual Action sander) and 40 grit
or, using a stripper - called Aircraft Stripper and available at any Autopaint shop.
The grinder is dusty, messy, can warp panels and attack trim and glass. The stripper is cleaner and not as dangerous (to the car - always wear safety gear!!).Either way, tape off the stuff you want to protect with several layers of masking or duct tape and take your time. Several times over with either is the way to the bare steel.
That's the 1000 foot basics.....
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I recently did my 76 and played around with a few techniques and the absolute best was using a 4 inch angle grinder with a 36 grit disc. The paint basically flew off. Then I used a cheap Fleet Farm da sander with some 80 grit and it worked great. I tried the stripper and that stuff is terrible! And you still need to sand some. I heard someone say that the stripper can work it's way into all kinds of places and come back out once the new paint is on so that scared me away from it.
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Yea, sand them and kill the rust with Ospho etc. If you don't treat it it will pop right back out within a year and if covered with filler without treating it will rust underneath that.
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