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Modding Case paint stripping, can it be done?

Discussion in 'Modding' started by Mord, 18 Aug 2004.

  1. Mord

    Mord What's a Dremel?

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    Ive recently sprayed a case black and left it outside to dry (auto spray paint), but after a little trip out for the day i came home to discover it had rained and f'ked up the paint job.

    Would paint stripper take off all the paint down to the bare metal surface? or am I better off sanding it back down then using some really tough paint like hammerite?
     
  2. MrWillyWonka

    MrWillyWonka Chocolate computers galore!

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    I wouldn't reccoment using paint stripper, I've seen what it has done to some cases, it sort of eroded the metal making it useless. As i've done before I would sand it down and fine tune the surface, and respray
     
  3. metarinka

    metarinka What's a Dremel?

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    To save Time, I suggest a paint stripping wheel, They fit standard drills and will take the paint off quite quicker than sanding
     
  4. Mord

    Mord What's a Dremel?

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    Hmm, dont really want to have to buy another tool attachment :(. Ill crack out a sanding block and see how effective that is.

    Then on with the hammerite paint!
     
  5. JavaDog

    JavaDog What's a Dremel?

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    I use Aircraft Paint Stripper. In comes in a rattle-can. Make sure you wear a mask and nitrile gloves! Also, don't use it on plastic!! You can get it at just about any automotive parts store.

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    Plus, when you strip to bare metal you should use an Etching Primer as your first coat! :thumb:
     
  6. Nova Kain

    Nova Kain What's a Dremel?

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    Excellent advice, I made that mistake once...
     

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