I have used both tanl stripping and media blasting for paint removal. I
consider the tank dipping to be necessary only when there is a concern about
rust. If you just need to remove the paint plastic media blasting is all
you need.
Best regards,
Tom
>From: DLylis@aol.com
>Reply-To: DLylis@aol.com
>To: triumphs@autox.team.net
>Subject: [TR] Paint prep
>Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 07:12:21 EST
>
>I am preparing for the refinish of the body on my 3A and have determined
>that I cannot respray the car. It is now on it's third color and the paint
> has
>become so thick that the last finish has the "alligator" appearance from
>cracking. The paint needs to be removed. Obviously the beauty of a 3A is
>the
>ability to remove the panels easily. Does anyone on the list have
>experience
>with "dip stripping", or is the recommended method the thankless and
>agonizing
>task of chemical stripping? Any input here is appreciated.
>Happy Holidays to all and thanks for the sanity you guys have imparted over
>the past year!
>
>David Lylis
>69 TR6 CC26160L
>60 TR3A TS74461LO
>
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