Tips on removing paint prior to respray

[williamp]

Hi all,

my aluminum-bodied Aston is getting resprayed soon. I will be removing all the trim myself to save money (apart from front/rear screens) and to help save more money I would like to strip the paint myself.

What do I need?
What do I need to look out for? I know Aluminum is soft, and I dont want to scratch it by removing the paint

Also, I need to choose a paint colour. Does it help if I choose one from a manufacturer like Ford/Vauxhall? Will it be easier for them to apply?

[c18ere]

i would use the gel type 2k paint remover,this should be available from a local paint/motor factors,i used the same material to bare metal a am v8 volante.the gel clings to the panel in and around contours etc..it is also water washable hope this helps,andy

[dave mak]

You can use most paint strippers. We tend to use Nitromors for bare metal projects
The paint stripper will never remove all the paint & there may be some filler lurking there which the paint stripper makes a bit soft but doesn't remove.
the areas that tend to be hard to strip are door shuts & window appatures. We usually use an MBX wheel which is basicaly a glorified whire wheel in a drill.



Dave Mak. www.daytonacoachworx.co.uk

[williamp]

Thanks for the replies, both

W.