[DML] Re: stripping DMC on Christmas

[Dave Sontos <dsontos@xxxx>]

Hi Dave,
I'm sure you will get plenty of replies to your questions. The important thing to
remember is why was the car painted in the first place. The usual answer is
because it was in an accident and body putty was used in the repair work. Do you
know the history of the car? If the left front fender has been damaged going
prices for a replacement are $3,000 to $5,000. If the car was just painted
because the owner wanted it painted you are in luck.

The plastic facias are naturally black and very ugly without paint.

I understand PJ Grady has a drill attachment you can buy to restore the grain
back to the bare stainless when you are done stipping the paint, check with him,
he can be very helpful. I would not use a steel wire brush, the steel from the
brush will imbed into the stainless and cause rust spots later on.

Dave Sontos
VIN 02573

Delorean17@xxxx wrote:

> Hello List,
> Today I checked to see if the black paint would come off of my car. I
> was suprised at how easy it came off with a little paint stripper. The black
> paint comes off fast but the white primer takes a little more time. If I
> used a wire brush with the copper bristles it comes off very easy and doesnt
> seem to harm the stainless. Is there any reason I shouldnt use a wire brush?
> If anyone on the list has any information on striping a car please contact
> me. oh, and can you strip the fascias and just leave them non-painted? I
> like the color they are naturally. I have only tested a dented panel so far
> and would like to learn more before I go any further.