Bob,
I used a propane torch and a standard scrapper or wire brush (in the tight
areas). I heated it until it softened, then it scrapped of - in most areas.
Strangely there were a few areas where it was significantly harder to
remove. It didn't take too much heat, but it cooled and hardened quite
rapidly so it was a process of the torch leading the scrapper. Mind you,
this was done with the car on jackstands, gravity in full effect and a
"souvenir" sweat shirt with significant burn marks. Now, if your going all
the way and removing the paint (including the pink-ish / red primer)
well..., that's what separates the men from the boys! As a final note, I
recommend using those stubby camping style propane tanks. They are far less
prone to falling over. There were times (given the limits of my jackstands)
where a regular long tank barely had enough room. I painted EVERYTHING
(including the inside of the inner sills) with POR-15. While it seems OK for
areas that see no abrasion I have my doubts about it holding up any better
than regular paint and undercoat. At least from my experience it's not the
"Powdercoat in a Can" they claim it to be.
Tom Witt
So, how does one remove the undercoating? Chemical, media blasting,
> pointed stick? This is one of my next projects so I'm just curious what
> might be most effective. I seem to remember that I can poke my thumbnail
> into it.
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