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Originally Posted By Q5_Ed
Pat can you describe they method and tools, sanding grit etc. of how you stripped and clean paint on outside of inner fenders and framerails, firewall etc??
Also what was the blasters method and media used on doors etc?
How did you prep the metal before primer if anything?

Looking for some DIY tips!
Thanks
Ed B


Hi Ed, I started with a heat gun and putty knife to soften up and scrape off all the undercoating. Then I used some lacquer thinner and wiped off all of the leftover undercoating. Next I started with a 6 inch DA sander with 80 grit paper and also used a 3 inch DA sander for some of the tight spots. And lastly finished up using a 4" grinder with a wire wheel attachment for all the nooks and crannies.

The doors, fenders, hood and trunk lid we're all soda blasted. And you must clean and neutralize any of the soda residue with the product called hold tight before priming. Doors and fenders are easy because you can take them outside and power wash them with the hold tight. The hold tight also prevents any flash rusting as a result of the water.

I hope this helps and good luck with your project!
Thanks
Pat

Last edited by Keepat; 10/05/15 11:41 PM.