STRIPP'IN THE BODY...EXP. NEEDED

[Jeff Norwell]

...What do feel the best way to strip a body free of years of paint,putty,etc,etc to bare metal......past exp. needed..sodablasting?reddi strip?dipp or hand strip with kemicals?.....I am planning my next move on the 32(cab&bed)..what needs to be prepped?
Jeff

[Tman]

We use Soda
Works well, and we have a car guy that know how to treat old metal.

[Just Gary]

I used chemical stripper on my '55. It's easy enough that anyone can do it- just read & follow the instructions. Additionally, it's a pretty mindless task, so you can do it late at night when you're tired and Momma & the kids are in bed so they won't interrupt.

[JimC]

My money is on plastic bead blasting.

[Tuck]

I second plastic media

[Fast Elvis]

I agree with JimC.........my buddy run's Nasco.....a blasting company and he services all RM Restorations projects (big $ cars)... plus Ford Canada sends him all the Mach 1 Mustang scoops to prep for paint!......Brian does sweet work!!.......need any questions answered give him a call (519)-432-8346........hope this helps bro!!

Cheers, F.E.

[Jeff Norwell]

Thanks fellas......Mark.....I will contact your pal for pricing http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[autocol]

chemical stripping = messy, smelly, time consuming.

wire brush on an angle grinder = messy, loud, time consuming, loud... did i mention loud?

plastic bead blasting = money. (possible damage also by inexperienced wanker)...



having now stripped two cars at home, all projects from this day forward are going to the bead blasters.

[Fast Elvis]

Brush if you need any help in dealing with Brian (Nasco)....I can do some leg work here in London for ya (ie. pricing,info,directions,picking up etc.)......let me know.......he's done fine work for me in the past!