removing undercoatings

["Kevin O'Driscoll" <ko3@columbia.edu>]

I have had success removing a tar-like undercoating with gel paint
remover.  The expensive stuff from Home Depot ca. $18/gallon works best.
Leave it on for about 20 minutes and then wire brush off or use
scotchbrite pads/steel wool.  A brass wire brush fitting for a power drill
works great if you dont spray the crap all over yourself... use eye
protection.  
-KevinO
CT74,666