In my opening sentence, I meant to say "I would strongly recommend _NOT_
stripping to bare metal."
...regarding Mike's question, use phosphoric acid to treat stripped
surfaces. However, do not paint over the treated metal without removing the
coating phosphoric acid leaves. You must clean and scuff to bare metal
prior to starting the paint process.
Gerard
At 9:16 AM -0500 12/19/01, Michel R. Gagne wrote:
>Fergie and all,
>
>This has been a great thread! I m glad I hung in there through the no LBC
>flurry. I d like to add another question to this mix. When chemical
>stripping the paint to bare metal, say with aircraft paint stripper (I'm
>looking at Gerard's bare metal body right now--woo baby!) I am wondering how
>you keep the surface from rusting over the time (days weeks) that it takes
>to get the entire body ready for the next stage?
>
>For time reasons I make slow progress though I tend to get things done is
>spurts and so when I finish a specific area it will likely have to wait a
>while until the next section is ready. A freshly stripped surface doesn't
>seem to take much time to show signs of surface rust here in NC. Does a
>simple phosphoric acid wash give you the protection you need.
>
>Thanks again, and happy holidays to all.
>
>Mike
>
>
>> Fergie,
>>
>> Given yuor remarks, I would strongly recommend stripping to bare metal.
>> This is a lengthy, messy, time consuming process. You car will be down for
>> longer than you expect if you go this route. I have done this process at
>> least 5 times on different cars so I know. Unless you have rust that has
>> migrated under the paint, the base paint you have on there is best left in
>> tact. Sand off the last coat of paint (respray) prime the car in a basecoat
>> that is close to the final color you plan to use and then add your color
>> coat. PPG makes a tintable primer that will allow you to get a close range
>> to your color coat and it is a good sealer. Use 320 sandpaper and a
>> degreaser/cleaner to wipe everything down before you paint. Use a "long
>> board" to sand (available from a paint supplier) if your doing any cosmetic
>> bondo or glazing. The key to a good looking and long lasting paint job is
>> in the prep. If you prep a car well, you will save yourself a bunch for a
>> final paint job. All that said, if you are not painting yourself, you
>> should line up a shop and find out the cost BEFORE you start. Painting is a
>> very expensive endeaver these days, even for JUST the paint.
>>
>> P.S. If you want to see what's involved with a "bare metal" job, check this
>> out
>>
>>
>>http://www.gerardsgarage.com/GarageContent/Sprite_Collection/MKIV_Collection.h
>
>
>>> tm
>>
>> Gerard
>>
>>
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