Ok Since this is my first restoration project, need advise on what the best way to strip old paint. Looks to be a couple od layers with some body filler on fenders.
Metal body.Is it a metal or plastic/fiberglass body. If it's metal I'd probably use one of those stripping discs. Every way of stripping is either really messy, or really toxic and really messy
seeya,
Shane L.
Paint stripping gel is ok for home use, is also quite toxic, noxious and messy but not as messy as sanding or grinding.
Grinding or sanding will deposit a thick layer of dust over just about everything you own as it floats through the air, under doors and into places you never imagined.
You will need patients with gel as it may take two or three goes at getting it all off, (some grinding may be needed for the stubborn bits) I would recommend plastic paint scrapers over metal if you intend leaving the body filler in place.
A collection of wire brushes will do a faster job than sanding if you decide to go that way.
Which ever way you decide naturally you will wear/ use appropriate safety equipment as it is not worth risking your health...
I've found the "grinder" types of wire brushes displayed above not great for paint stripping. there slow, heat the metal a lot and tend to melt thicker paints. They also leave a "polished" like finish the the metal that you need to key for the paint to stick (I don't like grinders with wire brushes, they grab edges, screw heads...etc... and try to rip the grinder from your hands). They also throw wires at you. There's the best thing ever made for stripping rusty areas though
This is what I mean by stripping discs.... Keep moving so you don't overheat and of the metal. There the fastest thing I"ve ever found to
strip paint with
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-x-125m...tDomain_15&hash=item27c41ca91a#ht_2393wt_1275
Have a look at the youtube video in the advert.
flap discs and sanding discs tend to clog up within seconds.
seeya,
Shane L.
USA has all this stuff. Maybe harbour freight ?? Have a look at the autobody101 forum. There US based and reference where you can buy stuff over there
http://www.autobody101.com/forums/
seeya,
Shane L.
Found them on an eBay here got them ordered also found another brand at lowes bought a couple and gave them a try all I can say is WOW and thank you for letting me know about these.