Best way to remove paint from car

[86lxttop]

Planning on repainting my mustang in the next few months. What's the best way, technique, materials etc to remove the old shitty paint and get it down to bare metal, or close to it so it can be prepped for bodywork, primer and repaint?

[UserX]

Media blast or chemical strip.

[71chevellejohn]

I think it's called Aircraft remover or aircraft cleaner. It'll get it down in a hurry.

[86lxttop]

Ya I've seen aircraft remover etc just not sure of the best way to apply it. Put it in a spray bottle, spray on and then let soak in or out on a rag and scrub? I just want to easiest possible way lol

[mstng86]

Some type of media blast.

Be careful with the aircraft shit. It will eat through anything non metal. Including but not limited to your skin.

[Gasser64]

Spill brake fluid on it?

[projectPONY]

Ya I've seen aircraft remover etc just not sure of the best way to apply it. Put it in a spray bottle, spray on and then let soak in or out on a rag and scrub? I just want to easiest possible way lol

I'm pretty sure this stuff is not supposed to be sprayed.

Most of those strippers are meant to be brushed on. Given time to lift the paint and scraped off. Multiple applications might be necessary. I've heard that if you cover it with plastic it will work better.

Personally, I like this method of stripping a car the best. Takes a little longer but saves a lot of money.

[86lxttop]

Some type of media blast.

Be careful with the aircraft shit. It will eat through anything none metal. Including but not limited to your skin.

I was afraid of that... Is that stuff safe for the front rear bumpers??

[86lxttop]

I'm pretty sure this stuff is not supposed to be sprayed.

Most of those strippers are meant to be brushed on. Given time to lift the paint and scraped off. Multiple applications might be necessary. I've heard that if you cover it with plastic it will work better.

Personally, I like this method of stripping a car the best. Takes a little longer but saves a lot of money.

Ya I obviously don't have the options for media blast. Just want to get my bumpers, doors, everything etc down to a blank canvas

[projectPONY]

I'm not 100% sure that I would try it on the bumpers, but I've never had a problem with it on the rest of the car. But, like stated above, you need to be careful with it and take the proper precautions.

On a side note, the best adhered paint on the bumpers is the factory paint, I wouldn't attempt to remove it. I would just D/A them as far down as possible with out exposing the raw plastic.

[Shaggin Wagon]

I prefer sanding down myself. Chemical strippers are smelly and very messy in my opinion. Sand the bumper, do not put chemical stripper on anything plastic.

[Rick Modena]

I prefer sanding down myself. Chemical strippers are smelly and very messy in my opinion. Sand the bumper, do not put chemical stripper on anything plastic.

Listen to this guy.

You never want to use ANY type of chemical paint remover if you don't have to. Done right, sanding is the way to go. IF you're dead set on using a chemical stripper, I suggest Stripper #10 and some aluminum tape to mask what you don't need stripped. Use EXTREME CAUTION when using chemical strippers, they will cause blindness and will eat through your skin and if enough gets into your system it will fuck you up...good luck...

[Chas_svo]

Some type of media blast.

Be careful with the aircraft shit. It will eat through anything non metal. Including but not limited to your skin.

And incorrect or non-chemical gloves...and your lungs and nasal passages.

Spill brake fluid on it?

Inconsistent.


The "right" way is media blast. There really is no easy way. And my 2 cents is that you really better like the car.

[Baba Ganoush]

A shit load of 80 grit discs and a sander works perfectly, and it's cheap.

Chemical stripping is a huge mess but it works well if applied correctly, and media blasting is great only if the car is torn down to the shell, because that shit gets in everywhere.

[FOKAI]

36 grit sand paper and wire wheel on hard to get spots what I used good luck that's a shit ton of work I would never do it again.