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Re: Removing Paint fron Fiberglass

To: Charlie Mathews <cmathews@theramp.net>,
Subject: Re: Removing Paint fron Fiberglass
From: rjl6n@cstone.net (R. John Lye)
Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 19:27:17 -0700
Hi Charlie,

At 10:18 PM 5/28/00 -0500, Charlie Mathews wrote:
>I thought that I might bead blast it, hope I can rent one. Sanding looks
>like too much work.

That's what we did to the body on a Lotus Elan that is in the process
of being restored.  It works well, but you need to watch the air pressure
and how sharp the media is.  It is possible to cut into the fiberglass if
you get too aggressive.

Good luck,

R. John Lye

rjl@gt-classics.com
http://www.gt-classics.com/


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