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Old 11-22-2016, 02:24 PM   #21
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OK for gentle paint removal, but not so good for rust removal.
Oh, okay. I wasn't sure. I've heard people discussing that soda blasting is far easier on panels.
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Old 11-22-2016, 06:09 PM   #22
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From the research I did prior to stripping the DD, soda blasting works well but is a MAJOR pain to get everything clean enough to paint afterwards. It gets everywhere (of course) and raises hell with paint if not thoroughly cleaned
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Old 11-22-2016, 10:01 PM   #23
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Remember when you sandblast to strip the paint first. Sandblasting is to remove rust, Paint stripper is made to remove Paint.

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Old 11-22-2016, 10:28 PM   #24
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Remember when you sandblast to strip the paint first. Sandblasting is to remove rust, Paint stripper is made to remove Paint.

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??? im pretty sure if it can remove rust it can remove paint...
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Old 11-22-2016, 11:55 PM   #25
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Remember when you sandblast to strip the paint first. Sandblasting is to remove rust, Paint stripper is made to remove Paint.

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I did a pair of front fenders for a 31 widebed once. I had to use a torch and putty knife to remove the underside coating before I could sandblast them. I'm guessing it was a thick coat of POR-15.
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Old 11-25-2016, 05:49 PM   #26
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Based on the advise from Gypsycandle I tried white Vinegar in his recommended 50% mix with water. A small test sample was used with excellent results. At first the part did not appear to be rust free but when I lightly scrubbed the part with some scotch brite the rust was easy to remove with no effort. The resulting part was totally rust free, I plan on finding some plastic tubs large enough to soak the floor pannels. Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions, Jon.
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Old 11-25-2016, 06:07 PM   #27
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"MY" opinion: Rust & the effects of rust can never be COMPLETELY removed, but can be treated, so it won't cause problems before you DIE!!
I've even cleaned Zenith carbs, rinsed them off & watched surface RUST form before my very EYES!!!
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Old 11-25-2016, 08:03 PM   #28
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If you want to do it correctly like the professionals who have to guarantee their work years after the completion have it blated by a qualified blaster the dustlass blasting is recommended once you have it back, primer it in metal etch primer and epoxi primer then do your body work grinding to bare metal where you need to metal finish. Remember that first coat of metal etch is more important than the last coat of paint.
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