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Paint Grinding Discs?

Started by RallyeMike, November 24, 2020, 12:38:04 PM

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RallyeMike

I'm removing about 10 layers of paint off my current project the old-timers way with 80-grit sandpaper on a DA. Besides taking forever, I'm going through a ton of discs. I see these small grinding discs used on some of the car shows on TV and see products like Carborundum discs in the Summit catalogs.

I'm looking for input on something quicker and more effective than what I'm doing. What are you guys using?

(I'm not going to have the car blasted).

1969 Charger 500 #232008
1972 Charger, Grand Sport #41
1973 Charger "T/A"

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Nacho-RT74

why not start with a paint remover for the first layers, then finish with grinding disc ?
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b5blue

I used Harbor Freight's 7" sander/buffer with their 80 grit disks. Easy to control and really peels the paint way. Small bucket/backpack sandblaster for tight spots.

Eldovert

Mike, Have you tried a razor blade scraper...amazing how much paint you can remove..might try a little heat as you are scraping...especially if your dealing with 10 layers.
Cheers,Pat

RallyeMike

I have scraped off paint jobs before that were Maaco specials and it worked pretty good    :scratchchin:  The paint is so darn thick but I'll give it a try.
1969 Charger 500 #232008
1972 Charger, Grand Sport #41
1973 Charger "T/A"

Drive as fast as you want to on a public road! Click here for info: http://www.sscc.us/

Kern Dog

Be real careful with the sanding discs. If you linger too long in one spot, it will heat up and possibly warp the metal.  :eek2: