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09-26-2012, 11:48 AM
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Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
My truck was painted brown a long long time ago and the original green is showing through nicely in a few spots. Is there anyway to remove the brown paint to expose the original again without making the original look bad?
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09-26-2012, 12:29 PM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
I've had good luck using oven cleaner and a plastic scraper.
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09-26-2012, 12:55 PM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
Pictures ?
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09-26-2012, 01:46 PM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
lacquer thinner works great.
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09-26-2012, 02:57 PM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
No pictures. I use the cheapest stuff i can find. Spray a small spot let it sit for a minute then scrap the pant off with a bondo spreader. then srub it with a white or green scotch brite pad. I've also used synthetic reducer. It will leave the harder factory pant alone and take the top layer off.
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09-26-2012, 02:59 PM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
.. I just meant pics of the truck to see how thin the top layer was (my bad, .. should have elaborated..
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09-26-2012, 03:07 PM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
Ahhh Gotcha. lol
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09-26-2012, 04:32 PM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
The thinner wont take my original paint off?
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09-26-2012, 04:51 PM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
I'm also thinking about doing something similar. The PO had his buddy spray (I should say OVERspray) my '69 with a pretty nasty silver-metallic, which was then over sanded (leaving nasty dusty-looking spots here and there). I can see spots of original orange, and would like to see how she should look.
I'll be watching this thread for some more advice! |
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09-26-2012, 05:43 PM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
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09-26-2012, 07:37 PM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
This had 2 layers of yellow over. Good ol wet sanding I feel is the best way.
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09-27-2012, 12:07 AM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
That all sounds fine but hopefully you dont find that one fender has been all coated in Bondo or something just before it was painted... I'd maybe take a magnet to the car first and make sure they didnt paint it to hide damage. Maybe they painted it for a reason.
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09-27-2012, 12:11 AM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
I tried to sand down to my original paint, I think someone sanded it back in the day before they painted it the rad purple color it was when I got it. The original paint was so thin as soon as I could see it, i was through it, so be careful.
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09-27-2012, 12:20 AM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
I have found some "repaired" spots. Faking in spots is not a problem for me!!
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09-27-2012, 01:53 AM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
Post some pics when you get into it. I am interested to see how it turns out.
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09-27-2012, 05:23 AM
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Re: Can you remove the top layer of paint to expose the original?
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