Mek Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 What's the most effective way to strip paint off a panel so it can be reprinted? I have a replacement bonnet but it needs work and I was gonna take a pop at rattle canning it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 throw paint stripper over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mek Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I meant is there a specific technique rather than just spraying and praying with a bottle of paint stripper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 remove bonnet and place against a wall pour lots paintstripper into bucket stand facing bonnet hold bucket firmly swing bucket back with the open end facing the bonnet swing bucket forward rapidly in the direction of the bonnet keep hold of bucket jump backwards as liquid exits bucket admire handiwork i dunno. maybe you could look into acid dipping... that'd strip it completely back to bare metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex_GTS Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 remove bonnet and place against a wall pour lots paintstripper into bucket stand facing bonnet hold bucket firmly swing bucket back with the open end facing the bonnet swing bucket forward rapidly in the direction of the bonnet keep hold of bucket jump backwards as liquid exits bucket admire handiwork i dunno. maybe you could look into acid dipping... that'd strip it completely back to bare metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle_winterburn Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Does it need stripping back? Surely a light sanding to key up first then spray over what is there? Obv spray a small test area first to check paints do not react as prob stated on tin. That's what I would do anyway unless u have a reason for wanting to strip back to bare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 starchem, paint on with a brush, leave 10 mins, use a scraper to peel off (gentle so as not too key the panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaungt4 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Sand with wet & dry to take the shine off & to give a key for the new primer, base coat & top coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeymk1 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) Sand with wet & dry to take the shine off & to give a key for the new primer, base coat & top coat As above. You may need some filler primer in places if there are any stone chips or scratches, so you''ll need to spray the chipped area and sand flat a few times until the chip is flush with the rest of the paint. If you really need to remove all the paint back to bare metal then Frost.co.uk do abrasive wheels for a drill that will remove paint without scoring the metal underneath. Edited November 22, 2012 by Limeymk1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 As per the previous 2 posts. Why does It need to be back to bare metal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 bonnet will probably have lots of stonechips... so prob a pain in the arse to fill them all to get it perfectly flat, especially for such a large surface area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lta Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 bonnet will probably have lots of stonechips... so prob a pain in the arse to fill them all to get it perfectly flat, especially for such a large surface area. use filler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex_GTS Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 bonnet will probably have lots of stonechips... so prob a pain in the arse to fill them all to get it perfectly flat, especially for such a large surface area. use filler Captain Obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsolentMinx Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 i just imagine it'll ber very hard to get it completely flat if putting all that filler on to fill stonechips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex_GTS Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 If its stonechips, filler primer would be the best bet. Unless there's something more sinister about the bonnet? But if there is then why is that the replacement this is exactly why people need to be thorough in first posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welly24 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 get it shot blasted its quick if its that bad and needs stripping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex_GTS Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 get it shot blasted its quick if its that bad and needs stripping That's not a bad shout actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mek Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I'll respond hen I'm back home and not stuck on the motorway, been here coming up 45 minutes an haven't moved a mile, meant o be at ams by now and not very happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeeeee Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 1. If your not gonna completly strip it then give it one hell of a rub down , gradually getting finer and finer with the paper grit then prime. OR 2.Grab some thick industrial gloves and get a hold of some NitroMurs (think thats how you spell it) and this S**t will take it back to the bare metal for sure I would advise avoiding the complete stripdown though , but remember its all in the preperation and not just going nuts with the Spray gun / Rattle can Happy Painting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleario Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I wouldn't take it to metal, if it is stone chipped just skim the chips with some stopper and sand it back before filler primer and base, If you do use any kind of paint stripper you might cause I headache in cleaning the panel completely to prevent the new paint reacting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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