That's certainly not a stupid question. Sanding and strippers are fine=
for
small repairs, but not for a whole car.
Here are my personal reasons for not using chemical strippers:
- The ones that work well are toxic, flammable, etc. You need to wear =
a
respirator and gloves, and they'll destroy your clothes and anything pl=
astic.
- They are expensive and messy. I can get a Spitfire-size car soda- or=
sandblasted here by a professional for under $150.
- It's almost impossible to get all the stripper out of seams and creas=
es.
You can't even wash it off with water without rusting the metal and
if you paint over it the stripper will destroy the paint.
As far as sanding, that will take forever, leave paint in the seams, pr=
oduce
a wavy surface, cost a lot in sandpaper and really mess up your garage =
and
house. You'll also be coughing up French blue paint for days unless yo=
u wear
a respirator. I'd rather not say how I know all this.
Good luck!
Jeff Moorse
1974 Spitfire
owner-spitfires@autox.team.net on 11/10/98 12:08:55 AM
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To: Spitfires@autox.team.net @ INTERNET
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Subject: Painting a spitfire question
Here is a stupid question...
People say not to use chemicals to strip the car... Why?
I assume that the reason for not sanding is fear of removing too much m=
etal?
Dave C
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From: Moorse,Jeffrey [SMTP:jeff.moorse@ABBOTT.COM]
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 1998 10:56 AM
To: Spitfires@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: Painting a spitfire
I haven't painted a car in a few years, but recommend the following:
- Have the car stripped by blasting with soda, sand or something simila=
r.
Don't try to sand or chemically strip it.
- Spray the car first with a 2-part self-etching primer to prevent rust=
.
Then use a sandable primer before the topcoat. Use one brand for all=
paint, thinner, reducer, etc. The paint companies will not warranty th=
e
paint otherwise.
- Spray the topcoat in good quality spray booth with a top quality gun.=
Preferrably, have a professional shop do it. I painted my last car in =
a
continuing-education class at a high school that had great equipment.
- When the surface is perfectly prepped, do it one more time!
Hope this helped!
Jeff Moorse
1974 Spitfire
owner-spitfires@autox.team.net on 11/10/98 01:25:16 AM
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Subject: Painting a spitfire
I would like to ask for any and all advice in regards to painting a
spitfire. I currently have a spitfire that I have almost completely
stripped that I need to do some body work on and then paint.
The car still has the wiring in it, I have taken out the dashboard and =
all
switches/gauges. The only hardware still installed includes the fuel t=
ank,
transmission, and wiring harness. The motor has been removed as well a=
s
all other engine compartment components.
How should I go about painting this car? (I know there are people with=
experience out there). What is the best way to remove the existing pai=
nt?
How / What should I prime the car with? The original color was french =
blue
(under several aftermarket spray jobs) but I wish to redo the entire ca=
r
BRG including the engine compartment and the interior. What is the bes=
t
way to primer and paint? Advice please!!
I have never attempted this before so please, spare no expense... :)
Thanks.
-Huw
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