I used Tal-strip on my XK-E. worked great! If you are working in a warm
area, that helps activate the stripper. I did mine late fall, it was cool,
so I used a Halogen work light to warm up the stripper-ed areas. I bought
several body filler scrapers...those plastic ones, so as not to damage the
metal.
Valerie Stabenow, 62 MGA MkII, 67 TR4a, 69 XK-E FHC, 73 TR-6, 81 Corvette
Coupe
----- Original Message -----
From: <ShewFamily@aol.com>
To: <>
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: Paint Prep Questions
> I am starting to prepare my '74 TR6 to go to the body shop after the
altercation with the Volvo Wagon. The hard parts like wheel arch, inner
fender and front valance are on back order from British Motor Heritage and
are not expected to be shipped for 4 to 6 weeks. That gives me plenty of
time to prepare the rest of my car for the body work and paint. I have a
few questions.
> 1) The guy who blasts with plastic media here in Chattanooga has gone out
of business. Therefore, I am going to have to remove the paint myself. Has
anyone had experience with the aircraft paint removers? How many gallons
can I expect to purchase to do the left front fender, door, left quarter,
trunk, right quarter and right door? Any tips would be appreciated. For
hard to reach places, I have a sand blaster that I plan to use on low
pressure after using the paint stripper.
> 2) The underside of my fenders and the inner fenders and wheel arches have
been under-coated. I plan to remove this. In the wisdom of the list, what
is the best way to remove?
>
> As always, thanks for your help.
> John Shewmake
> '74 TR6
> Chattanooga, TN
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