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Preparing 70 RR Grille for repaint - Thoughts? #1933774
10/17/15 01:48 PM
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My 70 RR grille has a previous repaint that is peeling a bit. I want to repaint it, but should remove the previous repaint first. What are some recommended options to remove this paint?

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10/17/15 03:36 PM
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Heated pressure washer, 400 sand paper and water.

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Anybody used a media blaster for this? The media I currently have access to is too rough I'm sure. Thoughts?

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Originally Posted By BPBP440
Anybody used a media blaster for this? The media I currently have access to is too rough I'm sure. Thoughts?

Anyone else?

Re: Preparing 70 RR Grille for repaint - Thoughts? [Re: BPBP440] #1935613
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Rough media would be bad. the right paint has the roughness in it. The pressure washer is great, need to hold it down so it doesn't fly away when hitting it with the pressure.

blowing with compressed air may remove the paint also. you need to experiment to see what works best on it.

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Even with a power sprayer you got to be careful with 45 year old plastic parts. I don't know what the best way would be. But I would probably start with something fairly gentle.

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I have done a number of grilles I use glass beads and be careful and cabinet blast and wash with spray nine dry and paint works great

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Thanks for the thoughts everyone.







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