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Re: Removing Undercoat

To: Paul Hammarstedt <wfme@owc.net>
Subject: Re: Removing Undercoat
From: Don Hicks and Family <hicks@mohawk.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 21:18:53 -0400
Paul:

I have tried the stipper wheels. Your right, wear goggles but it also tends to 
heat
up and smear the material. I tried Bob Howard's suggestion of kerosene and it 
works
quite well. Just let it sit for a few minutes, use a putty knife, wire bursh and
lots of rags. What a mess.

Don


Paul Hammarstedt wrote:

> Paint and Rust Stripper wheels by 3M work well.  Fling nasty chunks of stuff 
>all
> over too, so eye protection is highly recommended.  Some say paint stripper
> works too, but I've not tried that.  I've tried heat guns and putty knive
> without enjoyment too.
>
> It isn't a fun task no matter what.  But the 3M wheels fit in a drill and work
> really well.  They look kind of like super aggressive scotch pads.
>
> Paul Hammarstedt
> 71 MGB on jackstands for 4 years....what a slacker!
>
> Don Hicks and Family wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have advice for removing undercoating from fenders etc. Wire
> > brushing seems to just heat it up and move it around.
> >
> > Don Hicks
> > 70 MGB GT -"Morris"
> > 74 Midget


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