Hi, Monty!
You can use stripper to remove paint, but be careful that you don't get it
into seams and areas where it can be trapped. I have never used the sand
blast method because (1) I don't have a sandblaster, and (2) you can warp
the panels by sandblasting (so I'm told). After removing the paint, you
can de-rust the panels by using sandpaper and wirebrushing (either by hand
or power tools), followed by treatment with metal prep, and then
priming/painting. Doing all this by hand, though, will help keep you warm
during those cold Huntsville winters.
Steve Byers
Havelock, NC USA
'73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE"
"It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool
than to speak, and remove all doubt" -- Mark Twain
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> From: CMLove <cmlove@hiwaay.net>
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
> Subject: Sanding or Stripping?
> Date: Thursday, September 03, 1998 9:18 AM
>
> Hello listers;
>
> I will be doing some body work soon (this winter) and I am wondering
> about the best way to prepare the body for painting. I have heard some
> talk about paint strippers and others talk about sand blasting. And
> then there is just sand paper. Is there a best way? Which would you
> use and when?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Monty Love
> '74 Midget
> '72 Parts
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