Butane or oxy to soften the bitumen and a paint scrapper to scrap it off.
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Butane or oxy to soften the bitumen and a paint scrapper to scrap it off.
I did make use of the MAP gas gun to help out with some sections. Heat applied to non bitumen side and it scrapes off very easily. Did notice one small panel I was working on buckle slightly so backed right off from using it too much and persisted with hard work.Quote:
Originally Posted by garrycol
Got into some stripping today, finally have a reasonable workflow and setup going so if I don't get distracted too much tomorrow I will hopefully get all the bits I need done.
Tools:
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Some stripped panels (a few tidied up with the random orbital sander):
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The one with some paint still on it had some black coating (not bitumen) over the paint that was very resistant to the paint stripper so has taken a few goes to get that far. Now the black stuff is gone it will only take one more go to clean it up like the others.
I go on holiday for a week on the 18th June. I'd like to have everything ready to drop off to the body shop before then so will be trying to get the steel panels blasted before work one day this week. Once the cab panels come back it should start taking shape nicely.
Another method to try on paint removal isQuote:
Originally Posted by stuee
Liberally wet a rag with acetone
Cover the panel with the rag
Leave the panel covered for 5min plus (re-wet the rag if required)
Wash off the softened paint with acetone dripping wet rag
Cheers
Mike
Ok I am only up to page 16, so you may have this bit already. I got a couple, of these blade fuse relay blocks for another project, if you want one, I'll post it down. No use to me I think I got 4, 6 and 8 slot onesQuote:
Originally Posted by stuee
I should have bought a 101 whilst I was in the UK for 6 months last time
Just a small update. I got the panels all stripped, just need to sand some sections, then drop off to the painters.
In the mean time I've just got back from a holiday with the now fiancée :D
I can now spend some of my money on the 101 without getting hassled :D
The front cab panels have now all been sent to the panel beaters for a coat of paint. Should have it back by the weekend!
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Thanks for the offer but I will be going a brand new wiring harness from Painless wiring at this stage. Its a universal kit with the a remote mount fuse and relay block so I can mount everything out of the cab and keep it relatively clean. Nice bits about the kit is that every wire is individually labelled so easy to track down and troubleshoot in the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by fesm_ndt
Picked up two paint samples today to help settle on the final colour - was looking for sand colours. I have settled on the darker or dirtier colour depending on how you look at it. The brighter colour is a bit too yellow for my liking. The black part is to show how it will contrast with the bumpers, fuel tanks etc.
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Still yet to decide what colour the tilt will be painted. I could go a black one which I think would look rather slick, but the heat during the summer might be a bit unbearable. A matching sand colour might be a bit plain, but cooler. Potentially I could get two :twisted: Thoughts??
I would be tempted to go the black. Remove the door tops and roll up the sides in summer.
A lighter colour is more practical though.
Why not go to protec two outlets in Perth they have various industrial paints for vehicles on the shelf (drabs) and they can knock up any colour you want, I suggest them because the single pack with an etch primer is easy as to apply.
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