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Old 11-12-2003 | 06:53 PM
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Default RE: Getting rid of paint

BULLDOG?? I used that from the local auto parts. it is used to remove paint from bumpers on cars. If you go that route. Make sure you test it on a small area first. Kind of messy and in the end you will need to sand anyway.


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ORIGINAL: Kevin Greene

When I stripped a polyester fuselage I used a product specifically for fiberglass. I can't remember the name of it----I bought it at an automotive paint/supply store. I don't know if it would work on an epoxy fuselage. From what I've been told if you use the wrong stripper you could ruin your part. I've also used a razor blade to scrape paint off with good results. You hold the blade about 90 degrees to the surface and scrape like you would if you were removing a parting seam line. If the paint is brittle and not too thick the razor blade method works pretty well. Good luck!!!!

Kevin