Paint removal

[David H.]

[Jimmy B.]

Re: Paint removal

I would be very careful with glass beads as they would cut the glass very easily. I had a soda blast companya and we did a few Corvette's again caution is the key and keep on eye on your air pressure. Also do not blast directly toward the car, blast more at an angle. I did my 65 Corvvette and once I started see the red oxide under the old paint that was my stopping point. You have to know when and adjust your air regulator to a lower p.s.i. than if you was blasting rocks or a steel car. If you are goung to do it see if the shop can give you some names of people who have had their Corvette's done by them and make contact with them and see what they say. Once you blast a hole in your fiberglass you are now screwed always better to little than to late. I had a set of old C1 doors I practiced on before tackling my car. I have some photos if you want me to send you some.

[Joseph S.]

Re: Paint removal

I would not recommend glass beads for removing paint from a Corvette.

[Harry S.]

Re: Paint removal

I was at a friends restoration shop. I watched him strip a rear quarter of a 67 with a razor blade in his hand. Took about 45 minutes. Amazing!

[David H.]

Re: Paint removal

I would not recommend glass beads for removing paint from a Corvette.

David

Damage illustrated below was done with a SOFTER media than you are proposing to use.

Media HARDER than surface is going to create issues. CF link below is source of attached photo and suggested repair methods.

David


https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ce-needed.html

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[Chris S.]

Re: Paint removal

I blast ALL my cars with a fine black beauty and plastic
If you have a good operator and low pressure and know what your doing you can blast them clean with no damage
Here is one that had 7 layers of paint on it and the second sat out side for 40 years
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[David H.]

Re: Paint removal

OK, once you get to the red oxide, what do I use to take that off to the bare fiberglass?

[David H.]

Re: Paint removal

Chris

OP was interested in ONLY glass bead media and not alternatives.

Your results with skilled operator and proper media look good.

Dave

[David H.]

Re: Paint removal

Joe, I can scrap the red paint with a razor blade.
Do I need to use 80 grit and a random orbital or DA sander?

[David H.]

[Joseph S.]

Re: Paint removal

Dave, Yes! 80 grit DA. Stay away from the corners. Sand those by hand.

[Dennis H.]

Re: Paint removal

I watched a YouTube video several months ago or more on this subject the company was media blasting a corvette with great results. The process was using a media that was harder than the paint but softer than the fiberglass.

I think the company was in Knoxville TN

[Michael V.]

Re: Paint removal

I use a heat gun and a razor blade with great success to get down to the primer. Then use either acetone or paint thinner with 000 steel wool to remove the primer.

[Roger W.]

Re: Paint removal

Wow! Those are nice looking bodies. Many owners uncover unexpected poor body repairs when the paint is stripped.

[Gary J.]

Re: Paint removal

OK, once you get to the red oxide, what do I use to take that off to the bare fiberglass?

Lacquer thinner and a scotch bright pad will take it off.