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removing paint



Mark.  I use a random orbit sander that has a 6" disk.  It is air powered
and my compressor will keep up to it at 40 psi.  I like to run it with more
pressure but it runs fine right down that low.  I'd say go and look for a
good random orbit sander that your compressor will keep up to.  What cfm is
your compressor.  Mine is 7.7 cfm.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark and Theresa Elliott" <deadfishe@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 10:10 PM
Subject: IML: removing paint


Hey all,

What are the best methods for removing paint from large body panels.  I
have been doing it by hand with a sanding block and 220 grit sandpaper, but
it is taking forever.  I have an air compressor and 2 air sanders, but I am
unimpressed with the results of using them.  One of them is a really cheap
one that my wife bought for really cheap (though even with that she paid
too much for the piece of junk), and I have a nicer one, but it requires
about 90 psi to operate, and my compressor will only put out about 60-65
psi at a sustained rate with the volume of air that the sander
requires.  Needless to say it works ok until the sandpaper touches the car
at which time it slows to a stop without having done much.

What do most people use for removing paint?

Mark Elliott
64 Crown
76 Fleetwood Brougham





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