I need to remove layers of old paint from the galvanised trim on my Land Rover. It has been loads of colours in the past and several of the last layers have been painted over the trim.
It will strip back to the galv' finish with a wire brush on the drill but that is a bit fierce.
I've seen, but never used, these "mess free" brush-on strippers in the DIY stores.
Any experience of good ones?
Thanks,
David
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Hi David
I have used Nitromose (Think you spell it that way) on wood to very good effect, on galv trim though i'm not too sure.
Are you at the stage of painting the old girl? Did not think you were anywhere near finished.
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Nitromors i think ?
Used it on a MGB during restoration , good stuff. Make sure you buy a good pair of rubber gloves stings like hell !
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Hi David,
I've used one of those paste types which you spread on and then leave for a time, the theory being that it all peels off. The claim was mess free.
Suffice to say it stripped the paint superby, mess free it was not.
Regds,
Stuart
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Thanks guys. I thought those paint on/peel off ones might not be quite so easy.
I've used Nitromors in the past, boy does it sting. I was thinking more of a paste as I need to treat some trim close to paint that will remain.
It's not that close Alyn. I've just fitted a replacement back body and new hardtop sides with windows, using the existing roof. Been a pig to get all these bits to line up, still have reasonable panel gaps and have doors that close rather than bouncing off bits that shouldn't touch.
I'm going to MOT it before painting but wanted to get the paint off the galv' before fitting the lights etc, then I can leave them on to paint and mask off the whole lot.
David
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David W wrote:
> It's not that close Alyn. I've just fitted a replacement back
> body and new hardtop sides with windows, using the existing
> roof. Been a pig to get all these bits to line up, still have
> reasonable panel gaps and have doors that close rather than
> bouncing off bits that shouldn't touch.
Never managed to get doors to close without bouncing off bits. You really are a clever clogs David :-)
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Never mind all this Landrover stuff, what about the Kitchen Door ? Still in the front hallway is it ?
I think I need to have a strong word with your SWMBO x3.
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It's repaired, the right colour inside and out with a new lock fitted. Is it/will it be fitted in place for the Royal visit?
Oh the stress.
This morning: Paid work, back door or Land Rover? Land Rover I think...that's how they get you!
David
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Chap
Best thing to use is a hot air gun and a small metal scraper. Ive used it on everything from a plastic fantastic Bond Bug to my TR4.
Works a treat and there are no nasty chemicals around sticking in crevases to blow the new paint (and no washing off water to rust the cleaned metal!)
Only thing is to do it in a well ventilated area as it can smell/smoke just a little if you over heat the old paint!
Have fun!
RED
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Red,
Problem is I need to strip the one inch wide raised galv cappings/trims without extensive damage to the adj paint.
Can you get that level of control with a hot air gun? They are only £9.99 for a Red Devil in the DIY Superstore near to a call I'm making later. Does this mean another major purchase?
David
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I cant say i have tried to work to that fine detail, however it is pretty precise. I would suggest you try to borrow one from your brother/father/neighbour and see how it goes on a small patch.
Perhaps a smaller finer flame heat scource would work more accurately? One of the naked chef's mini creme brule blow torches for example?
The basic secret is to warm the paint, remove the heat and scrape: too much heat burns it and then it smells bad!
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David,
If there is galvanised steel or alloy under the paint dont leave Nitromors or other paint strippers on for to long. They tend to be caustic and can damage the substrate.
Bill
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Maybe a bit late for this advice, but today's Telegraph mag. had an article (P81) on a product called Peel Away, which sounds promising.
Hope it's of use.
Regards,
Peter.
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