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Got myself another project and was wondering if there's an easy way to strip paint that has been sprayed over the original paint? Or if it's even do-able???
The front triangle has been resprayed with black paint. Prob from a rattle can. It was ever sprayed...
Started by RockiMtn on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at retrobike):
And if it works continue over the frame, you'll probably strip the clear coat from the original paint if there's an easy way to strip paint that has been sprayed over the original paint? Or if it's even do-able rubbed....
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So the time is getting closer to stripping the engine bay of the Torana. Ive got next to no experience in paint stripping... Is there a good brand to buy?
What type of gloves are best to wear that it wont eat through....?
Do you let it the paint stripper...
Started by Hanra on
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ausmini):
Dont get poly-strip, i had some here the other day and it was useless it 15 min, you can usually tell by looking when all the paint is loose then low pressure hose it off, I took them to TAFE and used ....
To stick the paint back on.
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So I'm stripping wall paper in a kitchen. Te first layer came off no problem but revealed a layer from the 60's that appeared to be painted with white latex primer. It's a pita to remove. Should I scrape it all off or just float the seams and hit it with...
Started by Sully on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at painttalk):
And BTW, can I assume you....
HOWEVER if that first layer was hung on properly just enough to bust through the latex so your stripping solution can be absorbed by the paper the solution to work.
Areas, sand smooth, and then prime and paint.
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I have the Halo 3 1:6 helmets by McFarlane Toys. What I want to do is strip the paint off them, give them a black base coat and repaint them with metalic paints.
Can I use acetone?
Would it be better to use non-acetone nail polish remover?
Is there another...
Started by WarSpawn on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at onesixthwarriors):
As far as the paint itself is concerned, the amount of time that it takes to strip the paint really and occasionally....
I do it 2 ways.
What i can tell you about stripping paint is this.
Building them for anout 20 years.
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I have a plaster ceiling that is peeling. Is it possible to sand the paint off with a power sander? Porter Cable 7800 with 80 grit
Started by daward143 on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at contractortalk):
In most cases....
It all depends on HOW the paint is peeling.
With such a teeny amount of info, it's really hard to give advice .
The plaster is perfect? 10 bucks says it's not just the paint.
Is it just a paint issue, i.e.
With Shawn.
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Anyone done it? Pros/cons or better options? Lets assume that the paint doesn't have lead (we still need to test it).
I need to strip the trim in all the rooms of our house, as well as the staircase.
Hold me!
Started by DomerJenC on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thenest):
The dresser had at least 3 layers of paint on it and we were able to strip it down to bare wood bought Citri strip this morning before reading this post....I am really pleased with how it is strippingI didn't have much....
It worked.
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Howdy knowlegable folks,
So I'm completely stripping our future home and while tearing off the old wooden ceiling planks I found some pretty decent wood joists. I'd like to leave most of them exposed (maybe take up a couple of inches for soundproofing...
Started by manbitesfilm on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at diychatroom):
Your mixing raw lumber finishes with....
But at the end of the day, folks won't be looking up at your" .
Either paint the rafters or box them in and paint those.
Your mixing raw lumber finishes with a finished room below .
Can't polish a turd".
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I have some pine that I want to recycle for another project.
The problem is it is covered in a coat of thick black paint.
This in itself is not a problem as I purchased an industrial strength paint stripper which is doing the job nicely.
Except for the...
Started by Ravensilk on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at woodworkforums):
That could be a lot of work depending on the amount of knots and paint.
It out and then refill with pine.
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Just wondering if anyone knows of any good chemicals for stripping paint off an old chassis. I am looking for something a little bit less messy then nitromorse
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at octane):
My brother in ....
Sand forced by air Brake fluid...best of luck re-painting afterwards ;-)
Seriously tho sand/bead blasting or dipping seems the way to go Is there anywhere in Ireland to get a chassis dipped Shot blasting would do it alright dave.
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Good day,
I am working on stripping and detailing an Atlas RS-1 into Rutland paint. I have an issue though, it was painted in Chicago & North Western, so I need to remove the sill striping from the frame/walkway assembly. I've tried 99% Rubbing alcohol...
Started by davanuk on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at railroad-line):
You will need....
If you are looking to remove all the paint, I have used (with success) Testors ELO (easy lift off) paint stripper.
You might dry.
Is Isopropyl and rubbing alcohol the same thing? Be cause I use Isopropyl (99%) to strip.
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