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Default Removing layers of paint.

What is the best way to remove single layers of paint?
I am trying to uncover each layer of color.. any help would be great...
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Old 10-13-2006, 08:09 PM
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Default Re: Removing layers of paint.

Wet sand it.
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Default Re: Removing layers of paint.

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"What is the best way to remove single layers of paint?"


Wet sand it.

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Agreed. Not necessarily the easiest way, but most likely the best way.
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Thanks, already started your right not easy and not fast, it works.....

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Default Re: Removing layers of paint.

Yep there is no short cut I know of for this one.... wet sanding is the safest route for sure.
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Default Re: Removing layers of paint.

Ok Here is what I have so far.This is the trunk lid.. Any thoughts on whats here?




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