Things You'll Need:
- Chemical remover (2-3 gallons)
- A Sandblaster
- Sand Disks (50-100)
- Of course, your car
- Masking Tape
- Heavy Rubber Gloves
- Safety Goggles
- Paint Brushes
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Step 1
Paint Stripper.First, you will need do trim removal, which includes the windshield, handles, locks, bumpers, etc. These will get in the way while you remove the paint from your car.
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Step 2
Tape up the car with masking tape. Be sure to cover up panels and cracks, so that the chemical paint remover won't damage your car later.
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Step 3
Now, it's time to apply the chemical paint remover. DO NOT apply it to rubber or fiberglass as it will damage it. Wait for about an hour.
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Step 4
While you are waiting, add the plastic wrap.
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Step 5
After the hour, remove the wrap.
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Step 6
Repeat steps 3-5. If needed, apply the paint remover to several more spots if there's still paint.
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Step 7
Use your sand blaster and clean up the rest of the paint spots.
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Step 8
Be sure to clean up afterward, as some of the supplies are toxic and hazardous.
Comments
jenng said
on 8/1/2009 Great article on How to Strip Paint Off a Car 5*
msanniedelle said
on 8/1/2009 Nice to know. 5*
uptowngirl1975 said
on 7/11/2009 Thanks for the great tips!
Left-hander said
on 7/10/2009 Very good advice, and it's easy to follow.
moonlitcrystal said
on 7/9/2009 Great advice on stripping paint off of a car.