Paint stripper doesnt work...

Max777 · 06-27-2008, 10:02 PM

Ok, so because I'm swapping in another engine, I decided to strip down my nasty grimy engine bay, clean it, and repaint it in 500 degree Hi Temp white.

I was fine on the stripping off all the parts, and got most if not all of the grime out. however, when I went to strip the paint, the paint stripper just isnt working! I did it per instructions, spray on, and let sit for 15~30 min.
Well, this is how it turned out after some scraping, and then another coat a day later and a power wash. (note: I did not wash the old stipper away after the first time, and just sprayed over it the second... would this affect anything?

Here's some pics:

Also, I cleaned up the shortblock I am putting in, and I must say, it looks mighty clean!

RETed · 06-27-2008, 10:19 PM

Are you using some kinda EPA/CARB/water soluable paint stripper?
Go for the nasty "aircraft" stuff that'll take you skin off!

-Ted

Max777 · 06-27-2008, 11:22 PM

That's what I used! I bought clean Strip Aircraft remover aerosol can, and sprayed the hell out of it, and all I got was this.

I will try again tomorrow... but this really pisses me off, I thought I would start painting shit by now!

djmtsu · 06-28-2008, 08:25 AM

No aerosol cans.

They are diluted. Use the TAL Strip in the metal jug (aircraft stripper, you can buy it at Advance Auto Parts). Wear a glove and mask, and watch the paint disappear.

classicauto · 06-28-2008, 11:10 AM

Word, the aersol stuff wouldn't take bug grime off a windshield.

Buy the jug, apply with a brush. It'll bubble that shit off like nothing.

Max777 · 06-28-2008, 03:08 PM

ok. will do. I'm gonna try to return that pos crap and say it's defective or something.

RETed · 06-29-2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

No aerosol cans.

Yeah, I was gonna say...

Just like "carb cleaner"...
The carb cleaner in the spray can is totally different than the carb cleaner in the gallon can!

-Ted

Max777 · 06-30-2008, 12:57 PM

Hmm, really? I use aerosol carb cleaner just fine for what I need it for... I bought a gallon jug of it once, it wasnt really effective on this puch moped carb i was trying to rebuild.

also, carb cleaner does wonders for cleaning off the really nasty grime you somtimes cant get off with just orange hand cleaner.

classicauto · 06-30-2008, 01:08 PM

Also, a good tip when trying to strip a panel:

Take some rough paper (40grit) or an old piece of grinding disc (~26 grit) and scuff the whole surface up qiuckly. You don't want to sand it all, just cut through to the metal is a few areas to allow the stripper to more easily "bite" under the paint. It will also make it easier to scrape off afterwars since you can start from a scratch where the stripper has cleaned it to metal....

Max777 · 06-30-2008, 01:16 PM

Thanks for the tip! I just got back from summer classes and was right about to go and work on the car!

I gotta finish this bizatch already!

06-27-2008, 10:02 PM	#1
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Paint stripper doesnt work... Ok, so because I'm swapping in another engine, I decided to strip down my nasty grimy engine bay, clean it, and repaint it in 500 degree Hi Temp white. I was fine on the stripping off all the parts, and got most if not all of the grime out. however, when I went to strip the paint, the paint stripper just isnt working! I did it per instructions, spray on, and let sit for 15~30 min. Well, this is how it turned out after some scraping, and then another coat a day later and a power wash. (note: I did not wash the old stipper away after the first time, and just sprayed over it the second... would this affect anything? Here's some pics: Also, I cleaned up the shortblock I am putting in, and I must say, it looks mighty clean! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

06-27-2008, 11:22 PM	#3
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	That's what I used! I bought clean Strip Aircraft remover aerosol can, and sprayed the hell out of it, and all I got was this. I will try again tomorrow... but this really pisses me off, I thought I would start painting shit by now! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

06-28-2008, 08:25 AM	#4
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	No aerosol cans. They are diluted. Use the TAL Strip in the metal jug (aircraft stripper, you can buy it at Advance Auto Parts). Wear a glove and mask, and watch the paint disappear. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

06-28-2008, 03:08 PM	#6
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	ok. will do. I'm gonna try to return that pos crap and say it's defective or something. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

06-30-2008, 12:57 PM	#8
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Hmm, really? I use aerosol carb cleaner just fine for what I need it for... I bought a gallon jug of it once, it wasnt really effective on this puch moped carb i was trying to rebuild. also, carb cleaner does wonders for cleaning off the really nasty grime you somtimes cant get off with just orange hand cleaner. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

06-28-2008, 11:10 AM	#5
classicauto crash auto?fix auto Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 816 Rep Power: 18	Word, the aersol stuff wouldn't take bug grime off a windshield. Buy the jug, apply with a brush. It'll bubble that shit off like nothing.

06-30-2008, 01:08 PM	#9
classicauto crash auto?fix auto Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 816 Rep Power: 18	Also, a good tip when trying to strip a panel: Take some rough paper (40grit) or an old piece of grinding disc (~26 grit) and scuff the whole surface up qiuckly. You don't want to sand it all, just cut through to the metal is a few areas to allow the stripper to more easily "bite" under the paint. It will also make it easier to scrape off afterwars since you can start from a scratch where the stripper has cleaned it to metal....

06-30-2008, 01:16 PM	#10
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Thanks for the tip! I just got back from summer classes and was right about to go and work on the car! I gotta finish this bizatch already! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!