| Re: [GMCnet] Removing old paint... [message #221484 is a reply to message #221420] |
Sat, 07 September 2013 11:07   |
powerjon
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All the people that paint GMC coaches, Jim B, Cinnabar and Topeka when then do them and where I had mine done all prepare the coach by DA sanding. They remove the highs and lows repair what is necessary and use a bonding filler primer and sand again before color and clear coat. I know that Jim B had a coach that was sandblasted by the owner before bringing it to him to paint. It was a mess, the gelcoat was badly damage and I don't know if he every did paint it. It was a prime example of what not to do.
Coach prep and paint as done by Topeka:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3675-topeka-gmc-paint-job.html
Another good how to by Kevin D on his coach.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/search.php?searchid=56554
And also look at these for the prep.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fresh-paint-dec-2012/p46972-new-paint-on-the-230.html
JR Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMC Eastern States
GMCMHI
TZE Zone Restorations
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
On Sep 7, 2013, at 1:16 AM, Kelvin Dietz <kelvin@datsuns.com> wrote:
> Took mine all down with a DA. It's a messy job and be careful not to
> get into the gelcoat.
> It sorta sucked. Happy that I paid someone else to do it.
>
>
> Kelvin
> '73 23' in Eugene OR
>
> On 9/6/2013 3:27 PM, Steve wrote:
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>> What is the best method of removing old paint on our GMC's?
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>> Sandblasting
>> DA Sanding
>> Aircraft Stripper
>> OR?
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>> I don't know if my couch is original paint or not, but a long time body man friend told me that the best way to prep is to take it to metal then proceed as needed....
>>
>> I think Id rather do that than just "scuff and shoot". I have access to all 3 methods above so its a matter of what you think will work best?
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>> Thanks again...
>>
>> Steve
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J.R. Wright
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GMC Eastern States
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