65ShelbyClone said:For large areas I prefer sanding. Its messy and a bit of work, but IMO not as messy as hosing down the car with stripper and then solvent. Removers like Jasco Premium or Kleen-Strip Aircraft types are sticky and a pain to clean off. Not only that, it burns if you get it on yourself.
Hack said:If you must use a chemical stripper, be sure to neutralize it with WATER prior to painting. Lacquer thinner will not neutralize the stripper. Some stripper is likely to be trapped in microscopic pores in the metal. It can come back later and ruin your paint job.
They described the bubbly texture similar to what you are saying, but I got the impression they were expecting just a few defects, like 2 or 3 per square foot or something. I believe they were also talking about a much shorter time frame before the defects appear.dennis112 said:I have seen this in action on my car. I stripped my car maybe 25 years ago using aircraft stripper. Now the paint that I applied then is "bubbly" where the roof is leaded on. I truely believe that it was caused by the chemical stripper, even though the body was throughly washed. It has only become been noticable in the last 10 years and is getting progressively worse. The rest of the painted areas are still in great shape.
65fastback2+2 said:well, ive got almost a whole car to do...no access to a media blaster, but i do have access to a good air compressor.....
You could get yourself an air powered dual action sander and use 40 or 80 grit sand paper. It will take some time if there's a lot of paint on the car, but this is the method I'd use if for some reason I couldn't go to a media blaster.65fastback2+2 said:well, ive got almost a whole car to do...no access to a media blaster, but i do have access to a good air compressor.....
I think you should sell it as is. Gives you more time, gives the buyer the chance to do the paint his way...65fastback2+2 said:im just wanting to get a few dents out, align the hood and front clip properly, prime, paint and sell it. i dont have money or time for the hobby anymore. and as a college student, i could use the 9k or so i can get outta it more than i can the car.