No blaster and sick of wire wheels.

[CubOCD]

Do you guys think I could use that Aircraft automotive paint stripper stuff? I am just tired of the wire wheels taking forever and I can't take anything to be sandblasted. Has anyone had any experience with it?

[J-Mech]

Why can't you take it to a sandblaster?

[CubOCD]

Honestly, the wife would flip out if I put anything like that in our new van. Plus I am nearly done. I just want to get the rest down to bare metal asap as I am impatient lol

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[mudpatrol1]

aircraft stripper is some nasty stuff,it is actually illegal to use in body shops here.the fumes will choke you and if it gets on your skin,it burns.the other downside is if it isnt completely cleaned off,it will bleed through paint and primer.

[bocephus1991]

The only thing I'd worry about getting down to bare metal is where it's rusty. Feather the edges and prime it. You can use the aircraft stripper and blast it off with a power washer. You need to dry it and prime it ASAP or it will rust. When I painted my 1200 and I'm going to do the same with my 1211 when I do it is use a DA or orbit sander or wire wheel on the bubbled or rusty spots. The rest I scuff it up real good.

[J-Mech]

3M Roloc disks. Sanding disks will take the paint right off.... but don't get very heavy ones or you'll be sanding to try and get the deep scratches out. Or use the rubber ones. They take longer, but work. They are way more expensive. If you don't have a die grinder, you'll need one. That's what they attach to. You don't want to use a drill, doesn't spin fast enough.


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[ford4150]

I've used this on some smaller parts with success. It will take several applications. Just brush it on and wait. Hose or pressure wash off. Available at Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot.

[CubOCD]

Thanks guys. Like my signature says, I'm new to this. I'll try to focus less on getting down to bare metal and more on addressing just the rusty spots.

Thanks

[bocephus1991]

No problem, take your time address the rusty and bubbled spots. Use care when sanding so you don't scratch the metal with deep scratchs. Feather your edges out good so it's smooth to the touch. Rough up the painted parts ( where paint is good )
What you are wanting to do is dull up the paint that's there, by doing that you put very very fine scratchs in the paint , therefore giving the primer something to adhere to. After sanding I like to wipe it down with acetone to remove all oils and grease. Next wipe down with tack cloth, then prime. After the primer is dried use a fine scuff pad and scuff the primed surface , then wipe down with a clean tack cloth. Then you should be good to go on painting.

[IHCadetCollector]

I use a Dewalt orbital sander with a dust collector. Gets it down to bare metal with ease.