Best way to strip paint? any ideas?

[Super Jew]

I've been workin on the body of my 66' every weekend when I come home from school. I've been using a 8"grinding wheel to get the top layers, and a large dremel and sander to go to bear metal.

Any one have a better way to strip the paint off the car. This prossess is taking forever!
I was told to use paint stripper, but don't know it would damage the car.

Any Ideas??

 

[Kmoran81]

A grinding wheel is going to gauge the metal!!!! Even if your careful with it, it will still heat the metal and warp it. You have to block sand the car by hand if your going to bare metal. Is the original paint not any good or is it rusty? PM sent

 

[BKD]

a strong pressure washer with a tight jet ...but be carefull..just an idea

 

[TERROR]

the right way would be to have the shell sand blasted... you can buy one of those portable sand blasters and tape off the areas you dont want to remove paint from. either that or sand the entire car down. grinding wheel is a no no

 

[97modgt]

look at paint stippers. They make them really thick so you can basically paint it on, let it sit for a bit then use a nylon scraper or something not metal tipped to scrape it off. You don't want to gouge the metal. It will take the paint to the metal. just have to let it sit and work it magic. I used it on metal parts of aircraft many times and that was the recomended method for them. maybe not for cars but I know it works well. You do have to clean the area with water afterwords and wear rubber gloves cause it will burn you. Keep in mind I am not and auto body specialist so someone in that field may or may not recommend this method.

 

[AdirondackFox08]

You can use the aircraft paint stripper, it will not damage the metal. After it is scraped off it has to be washed off and sanded. Then apply a good epoxy primer. This stripper is messy and can burn your skin if you're not careful. And wear gloves!!!
Or you could sandblast, or walnut blast, or soda blast it like suggested earlier.

 

[Plinker]

Paint stripper is the best and easiest way, do 1 panel at a time,and mask off rubber trim like weather strips and chrome just for a little extra precaution.I have used paint sticks followed by scotch brite pads while washing with water.