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Stripped the paint

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Zoot_Suit, Dec 17, 2023.

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    Zoot_Suit Active Member

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    If anyone is curious, I used Klean Strip Premium Stripper. (I used about 500ml, or a little over half a quart)

    Rough the surface by hand with 80-100 grit, stipple the stripper on so thick that it starts running. And let it sit for 1-2 hours.

    Then scrap with a putty knife, and scrub with a steel brush, then wash in soapy water, and rinse with hot water.

    Any trouble spots may need a second pass.

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    Zoot_Suit, Dec 17, 2023
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    Nice job! Is this a personal project or an ad?
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Yep, looks the same as how mine came out.
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    hogfiddles, Dec 17, 2023
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    Personal project.

    I find others experience invaluable, so I figure if I share mine, it may help someone else. I try to include as much relevant information as I can to reduce questions and just make it easier for others. I even share my failures too. lol
     
    Zoot_Suit, Dec 18, 2023
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    I just finished blasting a bunch of parts with baking soda, and Holy smokes, I swear it is smoother than silk. I'm wondering if I'm going to have to sand with 600 to put a little tooth back for primer.
     
    Zoot_Suit, Dec 18, 2023
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    That looks really good.

    Is the glass beading going to put a texture onto it or just strip more remnants off?

    I have a tank I'm about to do (not an XJ) that was custom painted and I believe they used Bondo to cover up the mounting bar for the "Yamaha" emblem.
    Curious if pain strippers like this attack the bondo or not.
     
    Melnic, Dec 19, 2023
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I used a Citrus stripper on my tank and fender..... it didn’t touch the fender bondo—-
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    It left what felt like about a 320.

    Then once I blasted with baking soda, it made it too smooth. I'll have to sand with 600 to give it some tooth for the primer.
     
    Zoot_Suit, Dec 21, 2023
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