Regarding the undercoat, I used a heat gun and then wooden tool I shaped
like a gasket scraper. This took time but removed most of the undercoat
without damaging the paint below it. I used lacquer thinner sparingly to
remove the left over undercoat.
Stephen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Chansler" <rchansle@us.ibm.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 12:10 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] How to remove interior trim
> In my 49 'burb there are metal trim pieces around the inside of the rear
> wheel wells. They are L shaped pieces that finish off the floor. There are
> about 10 carriage bolts attaching the trim to the floor. I have removed
all
> the bolts, but the pieces won't budge. I tapped a putty knife under the
> edges around the floor, but these things are real tight. Anybody with an
AD
> 'burb know how to remove these? I don't want to damage them too much
> getting them off. I need to get them out of the way to repair the sheet
> metal underneath them.
>
> Another question...whats's the best way to get undercoating off. On the
> frame, I'm tempted to remove the loose stuff with a putty knife and paint
> over the rest. Someone suggested a propane torch and a putty knife on the
> underside of the fenders.
>
> Bob Chansler
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