Stripping paint
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====Razor blade scraper==== | ====Razor blade scraper==== | ||
| − | There are instances where using a 4" flooring razor blade scraper will be the quickest way to remove a layer of paint. However, if the paint has properly adhered to the primer, using the blade might not be possible. Once paint has been removed, you may want to remove the rest of primer and areas of paint that were not possible to remove with the blade (See [[Stripping paint#Orbital sander|Orbital sander]] below). | + | There are instances where using a 4" flooring razor blade scraper will be the quickest way to remove a layer of paint. However, if the paint has properly adhered to the primer, using the blade might not be possible. Once paint has been removed, you may want to remove the rest of primer and areas of paint that were not possible to remove with the blade . |
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| + | It will be best to start off with a used blade , if the ends of the blade are rounded {slighly}from use it will keep you from gouging the metal. | ||
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| + | You will have to pay attention to the way the body curves . | ||
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| + | Use two hands and steady amount of pressure & the paint will fly off in tiny little chips | ||
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| + | Keeping the proper angle to the surface is critical. | ||
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| + | It seems that if you try not to take too big of a bite & try to make "Big "C's" or curves lets the paint come off easier. | ||
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| + | You will need to use both sides of the blade by switching sides often. this keeps the blade from getting too dull to get under the paint. | ||
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| + | Keep in mind this method is only used for extremely thick /old paint that is peeling off to start with it will be very rare to used this method. | ||
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| + | Gloves ,Eye protection & a dust mask are mandatory. | ||
| + | little slivers of paint will go everywhere. a shop vac while working is great for the clean up. | ||
| + | [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/subscription.php?do=viewsubscription&folderid=all] | ||
| + | --[[User:Slowride66|Slowride66]] 19:12, 9 May 2008 (PDT) | ||
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| + | (See [[Stripping paint#Orbital sander|Orbital sander]] below). | ||
You may find that a conventional razor blade holder is difficult to use for stripping paint. The flakes tend to bunch up between the blade and the tool. To solve this problem, us a regular vise grip to hold the razor blade. Turn the vise grip upside down for a less dramatic angle of attack. Too sharp an attack might cause the blade to catch, which could gouge the sheet metal. | You may find that a conventional razor blade holder is difficult to use for stripping paint. The flakes tend to bunch up between the blade and the tool. To solve this problem, us a regular vise grip to hold the razor blade. Turn the vise grip upside down for a less dramatic angle of attack. Too sharp an attack might cause the blade to catch, which could gouge the sheet metal. | ||
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