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Removing Auto Body Paint?

We have purchased a dune buggy made from the body of a 1960’s VW and are currently restoring it. Finding parts or having items made for our project hasn't presented a problem. We finally hit a problem . . . in an effort to save money, we want to strip the paint ourselves. A whole day’s work has produced little results (orbital sander, 3.0 amp, 12,000 opm, using industrial grade abrasive grit sandpaper). It appears there are four coats of a flat finish paint and one coat of metal flake paint on the body. Someone suggested sand-blasting, but since we’re not professionals, we don’t want to warp the sheet metal. There are also chemicals, but we are unsure of the mess we would create. Any suggestions?

Rather than using an orbital sander use a rotary one. These are like a buffer, only they have sanding pads attached. They are good for the rapid removal of paint on sheet metal surfaces, but would grind right through fiberglass or plastic.

Here is one that is carried by Harbor Freight. They also make them in air powered versions.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90820

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Tamiya 87060 Finishing Abrasives P2000 x 3 pcs $2.59 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 50m Buy It Now for only: $2.59

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Tamiya 87057 Finishing Abrasives P1000 3 Sheets $3.40 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 2m Buy It Now for only: $3.40

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Flex I File 802 Abrasives sheet set for ultra fine finishes $4.99 Time Remaining: 4d 6h 42m Buy It Now for only: $4.99

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Tamiya 87060 Finishing Abrasives P2000 3 pieces $6.99 Time Remaining: 5d 9h 37m Buy It Now for only: $6.99

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Tamiya 87058 Finishing Abrasives P1200 3 pieces $5.99 Time Remaining: 5d 9h 40m Buy It Now for only: $5.99

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Tamiya 87056 Finishing Abrasives P800 3 Sheets Free Shiping $3.80 Time Remaining: 8d 11h 26m Buy It Now for only: $3.80

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Tamiya 87060 Finishing Abrasives P2000 3 Sheets Free Shiping $4.55 Time Remaining: 8d 11h 27m Buy It Now for only: $4.55

Tamiya 87058 Finishing Abrasives P1200 3 Sheets Free Shiping $4.70 Time Remaining: 8d 11h 27m Buy It Now for only: $4.70

Tamiya 87059 Finishing Abrasives P1500 3 Sheets Free Shiping $4.80 Time Remaining: 8d 11h 27m Buy It Now for only: $4.80

Tamiya 87024 Finishing Abrasives Fine Free Shiping $5.80 Time Remaining: 8d 12h 17m Buy It Now for only: $5.80

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Tamiya 87058 Finishing Abrasives P1200 3 Sheets $4.70 Time Remaining: 9d 14h 9m Buy It Now for only: $4.70

Tamiya 87060 Finishing Abrasives P2000 3 Sheets $4.60 Time Remaining: 9d 14h 10m Buy It Now for only: $4.60

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Tamiya 87009 Finishing Abrasives Medium $5.29 Time Remaining: 11d 8h 11m Buy It Now for only: $5.29

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Tamiya Part 87059 Finishing Abrasives P1500 3 Sheets $2.95 Time Remaining: 11d 11h 56m Buy It Now for only: $2.95