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2 cents worth on paint removal

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Gary R, (OH)

08-04-2002 11:25:48




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I decided I did'nt want sand in my tractor.I read through the archives.bought $ome aeroplane stripper.It worked well but not NEARLY as good as the test spot of cheapo oven cleaner.long story short,went to big lots & bought 12 cans of oven cleaner 89 cents a piece. used 4 cans & a pressure washer to get through 4coats of paint. The matal looked like a brand new casting,left no mess on the ground either.The knowledge and advice I get from this board is invaluable! thanks everyone! (any advice on the best application for POR15? spray or brush? Does it flatten out so brush marks can't be seen? My order of POR15 should be here on the 7th.

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2N-TOM

08-04-2002 14:32:44




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 Re: 2 cents worth on paint removal in reply to Gary R, (OH), 08-04-2002 11:25:48  
How long did you let the oven cleaner set before pressure washing? I have a 2N and I'm trying to decide what would be best in the long run to sandblast now or to use a method such as yours. How did it fare on the rusted areas? Any info will be appreciated.

Tommy



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Gary R, (OH)

08-05-2002 12:37:49




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 Re: Re: 2 cents worth on paint removal in reply to 2N-TOM, 08-04-2002 14:32:44  
Tommy, the test spot I did sat overnight it turned out best. THE rest I used 2 cans oven cleaner to cover everythig except sheetmetal,let stand (in the shade)45 min pressure washed & repeated. That other post was right about the safety glasses. I was wearing them. I did'nt get burnt untill i started to pressure wash. stand back & pressure wash the whole tractor then move in for the tougher spots so the stripping solution doesnt splatter on you. LOL

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Bill W.

08-04-2002 17:25:30




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 Re: Re: 2 cents worth on paint removal in reply to 2N-TOM, 08-04-2002 14:32:44  
If you're willing to let it set overnight and lob it on heavily, try Zane's proven method of Red Devil Lye stripper. Get a can from your local grocery store under "cleaners" section. Put in glass or plastic jar with big head so you can get a paint brush in and out easily. Add one box of powdered corn starch. This makes mixture stick to anything. Add water and stir to ketsup consistency. Lob on heavily and let set overnight. If you have a pressure washer knock off loose dirt and grease before you put on stripper. If you let it set during day, occassionally lob on some more to keep surface wet. If set overnight, pressure wash off next day with hot water if possible. Some areas may take second application. A marine or aircraft stripper will take more paint off but also flatten your wallet more. One can of Red Devil Lye, One corn starch and water will cost you less than $5 for a gallon of stripper which will likely do your whole tractor. Any minor residue left can be dealt with by wire brushing. For cleaning grease and crud only without regard to getting old paint off, I use Oven Brite over cleaner. Spray on heavily, let set overnight and pressure wash with hot water next day. Cleans good. If you let it set during day for couple of hours, rewet it occassionally for best results. Use rubber gloves and eye protection in either case. Good N-ing.

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2N-TOM

08-05-2002 10:41:25




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 Re: Re: Re: 2 cents worth on paint removal in reply to Bill W., 08-04-2002 17:25:30  
Thanks for the tip! I'm sure gonna give it a shot. It'll sure be cheaper than sandblasting.

Tommy



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