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Strongest paint remover is..... #542583 12/01/09 11:24 PM 12/01/09 11:24 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,247 Fremont, CA. Topcat OP pro stock
Topcat OP pro stock Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,247 Fremont, CA.	I'm stripping paint off my doors using Jasco gel type paint stripper. It took off the first layer with no problem (enamel). But the original Mopar paint underneath is like rock. It just won't wrinkle up and lift off. Gets a little soft and that's about it. Any brands that eat paint better?

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Topcat] #542584 12/01/09 11:33 PM 12/01/09 11:33 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,863 Colorado Leadfoot master
Leadfoot master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,863 Colorado	Carlin described a fart that could strip the varnish off a footlocker. Serious, I think what you may be describing as the original paint is the original primer. This stuff just doesn't seem to want to come off with paint stripper.

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Topcat] #542585 12/01/09 11:35 PM 12/01/09 11:35 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis HemiRick master
HemiRick master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis	there's no real need to remove the factory primer it's excellent stuff. Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Topcat] #542586 12/01/09 11:41 PM 12/01/09 11:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,069 Washington State 70Duster440 super stock
70Duster440 super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,069 Washington State	The Jasco stuff is practically worthless. Aircraft stripper will do it. If your local hardware store doesn't have it, an automotive paint supplier will.

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Topcat] #542587 12/01/09 11:41 PM 12/01/09 11:41 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,176 East Coast A A/MP super stock
A/MP super stock A Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,176 East Coast	To your stripper and slow lacuer thinner about 80/20 mixture ( strip/lac). Scuff the surface with 120 grit prior to applying this mixture

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: HemiRick] #542588 12/01/09 11:52 PM 12/01/09 11:52 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,247 Fremont, CA. Topcat OP pro stock
Topcat OP pro stock Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,247 Fremont, CA.	Quote: there's no real need to remove the factory primer it's excellent stuff. Actually, it's the original Hemi orange paint that's not lifting. Quote: The Jasco stuff is practically worthless. Aircraft stripper will do it. If your local hardware store doesn't have it, an automotive paint supplier will. Thanks, I'll go get that and try it.

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Topcat] #542589 12/02/09 12:05 AM 12/02/09 12:05 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,863 Colorado Leadfoot master
Leadfoot master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,863 Colorado	I thought the same thing. What I thought was Y3 paint was really primer of the same color and it just didn't come off.

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Topcat] #542590 12/02/09 12:11 AM 12/02/09 12:11 AM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 228 northeast texas S strokin73cuda enthusiast
strokin73cuda enthusiast S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 228 northeast texas	I recently used a brush on and an aerosol from local stores don't remember the brands but they were useless compared to the klean strip brand premium stripper from home depot (I think 5-8 bucks for 18 oz can), it worked almost instantly on the upper layers of paint on my car. It was so strong I was actually worried about breathing the fumes from it. Of course still the longer you leave it on the better it penatrates. 496 stroker,Indy srs , new best 6.87 @ 98 1.46 60'

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Leadfoot] #542591 12/02/09 12:31 AM 12/02/09 12:31 AM
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Topcat OP pro stock Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,247 Fremont, CA.	Quote: I thought the same thing. What I thought was Y3 paint was really primer of the same color and it just didn't come off. A colored primer? I didn't see anything under it a different color.

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Topcat] #542592 12/02/09 12:36 AM 12/02/09 12:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 541 C car48nut mopar
car48nut mopar C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 541	If you cover the stripper with sarnwrap and wait a little while it will work. You need to let it soak for a while and not dryup.

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Topcat] #542593 12/02/09 08:06 AM 12/02/09 08:06 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,336 South-Central (Sebring), FL Commando1 master
Commando1 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,336 South-Central (Sebring), FL	Quote: Any brands that eat paint better? Absolutely: Sansher Corp. Dad's Easy Spray Paint Remover

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: HemiRick] #542594 12/02/09 11:09 AM 12/02/09 11:09 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,958 SW Fla. CYACOP master
CYACOP master Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,958 SW Fla.	Quote: there's no real need to remove the factory primer it's excellent stuff. I agree, if it's that hard to get off, leave it on. Gets back to the same argument when I see someone trying to remove the undercoating.

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: CYACOP] #542595 12/02/09 12:28 PM 12/02/09 12:28 PM
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minivan master M Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,066 Eugene, Oregon	Quote: Quote: there's no real need to remove the factory primer it's excellent stuff. I agree, if it's that hard to get off, leave it on. Gets back to the same argument when I see someone trying to remove the undercoating. Personally, once you have used paint remover over it I would be very hesitant to paint over it as it may come up or wrinkle in the future...

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: minivan] #542596 12/02/09 05:07 PM 12/02/09 05:07 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,247 Fremont, CA. Topcat OP pro stock
Topcat OP pro stock Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,247 Fremont, CA.	Quote: Quote: Quote: there's no real need to remove the factory primer it's excellent stuff. I agree, if it's that hard to get off, leave it on. Gets back to the same argument when I see someone trying to remove the undercoating. Personally, once you have used paint remover over it I would be very hesitant to paint over it as it may come up or wrinkle in the future... I plan to take any and all precautions to remove residues. Wire brush all areas, metal clean, metal etch, laquer thinner.

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Topcat] #542597 12/02/09 05:48 PM 12/02/09 05:48 PM
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Lefty master L Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California	I like this stuff - http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/kleen-strip-aircraft-paint-remover-qar343-p-12814.aspx

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Leadfoot] #542598 12/02/09 05:54 PM 12/02/09 05:54 PM
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Lefty master L Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California	Quote: Carlin described a fart that could strip the varnish off a footlocker. Serious, I think what you may be describing as the original paint is the original primer. This stuff just doesn't seem to want to come off with paint stripper. On second thought I too remember factory original primers that had to be sanded off once the paint stripper stopped working... What the heck kinda primer was that?

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Lefty] #542599 12/02/09 06:14 PM 12/02/09 06:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,958 SW Fla. CYACOP master
CYACOP master Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,958 SW Fla.	Quote: Quote: Carlin described a fart that could strip the varnish off a footlocker. Serious, I think what you may be describing as the original paint is the original primer. This stuff just doesn't seem to want to come off with paint stripper. On second thought I too remember factory original primers that had to be sanded off once the paint stripper stopped working... What the heck kinda primer was that? Leaded not Unleaded.

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: CYACOP] #542600 12/02/09 06:17 PM 12/02/09 06:17 PM
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prochargedhemi super stock P Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 951 Temperance, MI	I always use the stuff from NAPA. I believe its part number 6803 comes in a gallon container. Its a water soluble paint stripper and is the best i have used. did my WHOLE car with 2 gallons (about 3 paint jobs on the car) and some red scotchbrite

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: prochargedhemi] #542601 12/02/09 07:57 PM 12/02/09 07:57 PM
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ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	I used what I think was the strongest - Aircraft Stripper - on a '70 challenger with 2 paint jobs on top of the original. The newer paint came off without problem. The orignal, especially the primer did not. It just softened. I ended up using plenty of aircraft stripper then covering with plastic to keep it wet and working for a couple hours. Then I scrubbed with stainless steel pot scrubbers, wire brushes, scotchbrite and small screwdrivers and picks for the tight spots. I went through two pairs of heavy chemical resistant gloves, and had "hot hands" on several occasions. But it worked.

Re: Strongest paint remover is..... [Re: Lefty] #542602 12/02/09 08:12 PM 12/02/09 08:12 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca M mikeysmopars top fuel
mikeysmopars top fuel M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca	This the real deal here, Aircraft Remover, Will take everything but the Carburator. It expands with heat so be carefull when you open it. Otherwise you'll be rolling around in the grass with a water hose. Founder and CEO of the Central Valley Mopar Drag Pack

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