I've got a teardrop aluminum camper trailer that needs the rest of the paint stripped off. I'd be interested in the replies, as well!
i use the paint stripper from a spray can. its pretty awesome. just dont use it in the wind. i dont remember the brand. i get it at home depot and its in a gold can.
Use aircraft stripper, it is designed to peel all the paint off of aluminum airplanes without harming the metal. You can pick it up in liquid or aresole at you local auto supply store.
Aircraft stripper. U can get it in five gallon buckets. Shake well or roll across the shop floor a couple times before opening. u may have to sctatch the paint to let the stripper under the paint but when it does watch out... keep it wet as well with more coats. Use a cheap paint brush to put on.... Use wire brushes to scratch..
I use the paint stripper the hardware stores carry, but my main weapon when stripping, is I use stainless steel scouring pads to agitate the stripper into the paint and primer (layers). Just like washing dishes, I don't dig deep into the metal with the pads I just want to make sure the stripper gets mixed in good into the paint, primer, etc. Sometimes there are too many layers to go through. I get these pads at walmart, also make sure to buy chemical resistant gloves at the hardware store.
Used aircraft stripper on my '33 plymouth, not cheap but good stuff. Like mentioned above running over the surface first with some coarse sandpaper to 'open' the paint up will help.There was a good thread on here not long ago, do a quick search if you want.
I have used the chemical strippers,had things dipped,sandblasted. Often you can strip with a razor blade about as fast. Good therapy and no fumes or residue.And you do not have to worry about neutralizing the chemicals under the new paint.
I use this exact stuff. dont even try to smell it to see how bad it is..ITS BAD. let it set on there till it bubbles like above, then for the smaller stuff I use 0000 steel wool and a little of the stripper and it works greattt. AND polishes up the aluminum, if thats what your using it on.
When I stripped the paint from my 55 Ford I good a razor blade and it works great ! If not I would use a media spray of some kind . I don;t like using the paint removers because it tends to hide in cracks and I will guarantee you it will leak out on your new paint job ! Just my opinion ! Retro Jim
I have used Jasco, it's available at Home Depot and Lowe's. It is really potent stuff and does a great job. DON'T get any on your skin, use rubber gloves when you apply it.
I've used the aircraft stripper with good results, scratch the surface well,apply and cover with plastic (Saran wrap, garbage bag) to keep it from evaporating too fast, it will eat through many more layers of paint this way. Be sure to read and follow the directions on the can about the health risks, this is some nasty stuff on the body. And it says on the can DO NOT USE ON AIRCRAFT kinda strange. Scott
was wondering about strippers as well,but concerned about stripper left behind. i really dont want so strip a whole car and need to scrub it all down ,neutralize it,metal prep and prime.the labour involved ,i may as well razor it off,block sand and use self-etching primer. i have used DAD'S paint stripper,it works very well. the local aircraft shop uses co2 pellets for blasting,would like to try that setup,all that is left is dust. there is another one,environmentally friendly,that is brushed on,and paint literally falls off.just sweep it up.i will try and get the name.
This is the best by a longshot, spray's on but I,m warning you don,t ever use it in the wind http://www.bluelightningproducts.com/
36 grit sandpaper disc makes quick work of it and leaves great tooth for primer. A propane torch and a putty knife works great in the corners and grooves. I don't like smelly, gooey messes that burn.
thats not the best idea. primers do shrink over time. that is why you never want to leave 36 or 40 grit scratches in filler when you prime. i give metal a hit with 36 grit if im going to apply filler on that area.
be cautious with stripper on aluminum as it may stain the metal and look like sh*t if polished vs. painted.
after scratching I cover vehicle with newspaper (no color or shiney paper) and saturate it with stripper, this keeps stripper from running and slows evaporation due to thickness of stripper (2 layers of paper), excellent for vertical surfaces.
Whats the best paint stripper? FIRE It isn't good for the metal but it takes paint off better than anything.
Awesome feedback guys.Tomorrow I will start with aircraft stripper,the newspaper trick works real good. Thanks
Aircraft remover is my favorite. Hell, I haven't had any aircraft in my yard since! Other than that, I like bead blasting or sand, whichever is more appropriate for the job.
So has anyone else ever used a razor blade to scrap the old paint off ? I had HAMBer show me that once and I did my car in about 3 to 4 evenings with about 2 to 3 hours a night . Was very easy to do and you only use one hand . That leaves the other hand free to hold the cold beers ! I have done 2 cars like that now and it does work very easily ! Leaves no residue . no fumes or anything like that . Try it and you will be very surprised how well it works ! Retro Jim
razor blades do work fine. i have stripped a lot of things that way. it all depends on that the paint is. newer paint strips off fine with it. i have never tried it on older paint. paint stripper usually takes off even the primer. using a razor blade has always just taken off a few layers. also its amazing how big of a mess you can make using a razorblade. little chunks fly every where. paint stripper you just through down a sheet of plastic to work on.
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