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harrisonm said:
Here is my $0.02. If you are completely blowing the car apart, I would (and did) use paint stripper. As you can see, I had some really good help! If the car is going to be completely disassembled, the parts could be thoroughly cleaned off and rinsed; leaving no problems for the future. If you don't completely disassemble the car, I would not use stripper. IMHO, there is too much of a chance that some of the chemical could hide in a nook or cranny and cause some unpleasant problems later. Then, I'd go with 80 grit sandpaper on a DA. Lots of 80 grit. I see people using a sanding disc too long thinking they are being wise and frugal. "This sanding disc is still cutting OK. Too Early to change it." If you use the disc past the point where it is cutting well, you are wasting time. When I feel the disc is no longer cutting well, I put on a new one. It may cost a few bucks more, but it will be faster.

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The trick is to tape all seams and not let it get on anything but the outer skin of the panel. Notice I didn't even strip around the roof.

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No compressor then buy an electric DA as mentioned. I have one I use at my Dad's. I had a big compressor and tools set up before I sold my house. Now it's all packed until I move south.

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Kendog 170 said:
No compressor then buy an electric DA as mentioned. I have one I use at my Dad's. I had a big compressor and tools set up before I sold my house. Now it's all packed until I move south.

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I have never seen an electric DA! I am also going to try those discs mentioned.
Couple years ago I had a ;71 Duster with Original OM green paint. I couldhardly make a dent in it with 80 grit DA. There was no rust under the primer and I said, screw this. Sometimes those OEM finishes, primers are so tough. I just took it down to the bare metal where there need of it for epoxy and then filler or a big scratch.
 
dicksmidlac said:
Just used this stuff on my fender with original paint and worked great.Brush it on waited 5 min and scraped off.One coat for paint and another for primer.It took just over an hour for the fender.No toxic smell and swept it up like dry paper when I was done.

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Looked this stuff up but I don't think it's for sale here in the states. I think you should start up your own paint stripper cartel and start smuggling this stuff down to us :D
 
Oldmanmopar said:
The trick is to tape all seams and not let it get on anything but the outer skin of the panel. Notice I didn't even strip around the roof.
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I will totally agree with you on that. If that level of care is taken, there would be no problem.
 
Princess Valiant said:
Electric DA sander. Gets rid of the annoying compressor, eliminates the dangers of wet chemicals, and works great.

Harbor freight has them for 40 bucks

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I see that is actually a corded DA not a right angle grinder or polisher. I will check HF, I see a battery one on FEE bay but we know we need corded! I thought you we talking about a palm sander at first.
 
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