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Topic: Paint stripper/repainting

Posted By: pineyjd
Subject: Paint stripper/repainting
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2010 at 4:04am

I am repainting my I 40 & taking old paint off in most areas,what type of paint remover is the best to use.

Primeing with rustoleam rusty metal primer before painting w/ tractor supply paint

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Posted By: R Aiken
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2010 at 5:21am

I have used Eazy off oven cleaner and a presure washer. That might not be the best , but it works and dont cost much.

Posted By: Bee
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2010 at 6:44am

I use Klean Strip from Home depot, seems to work well. Make sure you wear gloves and safety glasses its nasty stuff.

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Bob, North Carolina

1949 B

Posted By: BennyLumpkin
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2010 at 6:58am

Aircraft Paint stripper...its nasty stuff. To get the grease off first though use Easy Off like R Aiken said....a time or two of that and grease and most loose paint is gone. Comet powder works pretty well too. Then use the stripper, a wire wheel, or scotch brite pads for a mini grinder, then wipe down very well with brake clean, them lacquer thinner so its good and free of chemicals or anything like that and spray away with primer....check out my thread titled Hoping to see some Orange....there are pics of mine done with with mostly easy off and a wire wheel....the frame rails were stripped.

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Central PA Allis Express
1934 WC254
1945 WF
1945 WC135755
1951 WD68085
1953 WD45-150217
1957 WD45D-230744D
B110

Posted By: Ken in Texas
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2010 at 7:23am

For a lasting shine I would not use TSC Valspar Alkyd Oil Base primers and Enamels. I painted my trailer with Orange Valspar with Hardener. It sits outside. In 6 months it grew a beautiful coat of black mildew and the little shine it had is already gone bye-bye.

My first choice would be PPG OMNI single stage over a epoxy primer. Cheaper and far superior to a rattle can paint job for sure. For a real slick job on the sheetmetal prime with epoxy. Do your body work if needed. Prime again and spray a high solids primer surfacer over all you want to look good. Sand smooth and spray paint top color coats.

When using liquid paint Strippers be sure to remove ALL traces of any dried on material before priming.

Posted By: Bull
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2010 at 9:00am

I have used the aircraft stripper and found it to be superior to others, they have it at Autozone. I have also used a product called Dad's, it is very good as well and a little easier to use as you can apply with a spray bottle. I used a pressure washer to knock it off but here again be cautious as the spray back is carrying the stripper and will get into your eyes if you do not wear goggles. If you use water you will need to be ready to prime as it will rust in a hurry. On the oily residue I have used naptha for a cleaner, seems to work well but is very flamable so use caution.

Posted By: pineyjd
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2010 at 3:53am

Did the easy off yesterday,cleaned up to where I can see what to wire brush.