Stripping Fibreglass

[shapeshifter]

Guys, I have an old fibreglass car, by the looks of things its been painted at least 700 times, some of which with a paint brush. What is the best way to strip it all off back to the fibreglass? is there some kind of chemical dip process?

[paintman]

All depends on what its been painted with.
If its been painted with 2k then whatever strips the paint will also attack the gelcoat. You could do it a bit at a time & try to stop before it gets going on the gelcoat but its risky.
Whilst it will be a lot of work, you may be safer going the sanding route.

Edited by paintman on Wednesday 18th November 19:01

[snuffle]

As Paintman has already said, f/glass and stripper really dont go hand in hand,
best scenario is, its a god awful filthy job that will take you ages.
worst case, the fibre glass can absorb the stripper, this you do not want happening.

IMO, starting with 80 grit sand paper hand block the large flatter areas of bodywork, remove as much old paint as possible before you start to use finer grades of paper.
this will still be a horrid job and will result in you losing most of your finger tips, but its the method Id prefer.
PS if you are unsure on hand blocking then do not attempt, as a corrugated effect car is not desirable.

Edited by snuffle on Wednesday 18th November 19:54

[shapeshifter]

Thanks guys, looks like it gonna be the old elbow grease.