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63lemon · 04-19-2011, 09:45 PM

The Previous owner Brushed Painted my truck, as you can see the original color is shown on the back, any ideas on how to strip off that paint to see the orginal colors ?

Alan's Classic · 04-19-2011, 10:04 PM

I moved ya over to paint and body for more input.

63lemon · 04-19-2011, 10:30 PM

Thanks for the help

cableguy0 · 04-19-2011, 11:20 PM

Its going to be really hard to just remove the upper layer without disturbing the original paint. You could very carefully sand off the top layer of paint but I wouldnt get my hopes too high about keeping the original.Maybe someone else can help more.

63lemon · 04-22-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cableguy0

Its going to be really hard to just remove the upper layer without disturbing the original paint. You could very carefully sand off the top layer of paint but I wouldnt get my hopes too high about keeping the original.Maybe someone else can help more.

Thank you, i was really just curious to see what history is hidden, whats hidden, ill try it and see how it goes

**tazattitude** · 04-23-2011, 06:09 AM

You could try removing the gray with lacquer thinner (of course this will only work if the paint is fairly fresh and it was not catalyzed).
Or you can sand it, but like cableguy said, chances are pretty thin that you can stop exactly where the gray paint ends and the original paint begins.

Eyegore · 04-23-2011, 11:37 AM

Follow this thread on the volkswagon forum called the samba, they used graffiti removal spray and easy off oven cleaner, might help you.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vie...er=asc&start=0

chrismoore701 · 04-23-2011, 08:39 PM

I would try 150 or higher sand paper on a DA and just go slow, it will work through the paint at a slow rate and you should be able to see the different layers

04-19-2011, 09:45 PM	#1
63lemon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Millersburg Ohio Posts: 76	PO Problems< Paint Questions The Previous owner Brushed Painted my truck, as you can see the original color is shown on the back, any ideas on how to strip off that paint to see the orginal colors ? Attached Images __________________ Ich möchte vroom vroom

04-19-2011, 10:04 PM	#2
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: PO Problems< Paint Questions I moved ya over to paint and body for more input. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

04-19-2011, 10:30 PM	#3
63lemon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Millersburg Ohio Posts: 76	Re: PO Problems< Paint Questions Thanks for the help __________________ Ich möchte vroom vroom

04-19-2011, 11:20 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: PO Problems< Paint Questions Its going to be really hard to just remove the upper layer without disturbing the original paint. You could very carefully sand off the top layer of paint but I wouldnt get my hopes too high about keeping the original.Maybe someone else can help more. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

04-23-2011, 06:09 AM	#6
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: PO Problems< Paint Questions You could try removing the gray with lacquer thinner (of course this will only work if the paint is fairly fresh and it was not catalyzed). Or you can sand it, but like cableguy said, chances are pretty thin that you can stop exactly where the gray paint ends and the original paint begins. __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

04-23-2011, 11:37 AM	#7
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: PO Problems< Paint Questions Follow this thread on the volkswagon forum called the samba, they used graffiti removal spray and easy off oven cleaner, might help you. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vie...er=asc&start=0 __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

04-23-2011, 08:39 PM	#8
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,319	Re: PO Problems< Paint Questions I would try 150 or higher sand paper on a DA and just go slow, it will work through the paint at a slow rate and you should be able to see the different layers __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE



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