utvolman99 Posted April 1, 2002 Share Posted April 1, 2002 I recently bought a front air dam from ebay. When I got it it was painted white and had some paint cracks. I used a paint stripper for flexable parts and it doesnt work worth a crap! Has anyone used a urithane stripper that actually works?? I need something bad. I have damaged the paint to the point that I must strip it now! I have worked for about two hours had have stripped a 6"x6" space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 1, 2002 Share Posted April 1, 2002 I would try to use a DA sander and smooth out what imperfections that are there and then use a primer with a flex agent and block and prime and block and prime over and over until it's all smooth and then paint it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utvolman99 Posted April 1, 2002 Author Share Posted April 1, 2002 Im not sure if it will work or not because Ive already tried to strip about half of it. I would be worried about sanding and painting over that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 1, 2002 Share Posted April 1, 2002 Some strippers (paint) will not work well in cold weather, that is below 70 degrees. Try leaving the part out in the sun the next time it is near 80 and try the srtipper when the part is warm. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 5, 2002 Share Posted April 5, 2002 Get your local paint store to advise you. They may have a sealer you could apply prior to priming that will prevent any reactions from subsequent paint coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two40MuscleZ Posted April 5, 2002 Share Posted April 5, 2002 Make sure that it's an automotive paint store that you get your information from. Many of the "retail paint" stores are unfamilar with the "automotive" side of paints. Once in a while you can find someone who has some knowledge, however, unless they have first hand knowledge you could be opening a can of worms for yourself. You can also contact PPG, Ditzler Corp, or some of the automotive paint manufacture representatives. Usually, they are more than happy to offer solutions to your delemas. Especially, if you are a potential prospective purchaser. Depending on the damaged area (6"x6") that you mentioned, feathering the edges, and building up the primer is a viable alternative. It's a lot of work, but it can be done. Check with the paint rep. before you get in over your head! Good luck. Comps, Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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