Stripping

[loman4ec]

I have also used the paint remover disks that I think are made by 3m. They work great but they do remove a little metal when using them so just be careful around the embossing or any stamped lines as they will flatten out the crisp line on embossing and body lines. I used one on a moniyor top refrigerator and it did not do well with the monitor top part. It had embossed ridges around the edge and it dulled the lines. otherwise on flat metal it works great. Also I like to use a DA with 200 to 320 grit sandpaper and it quickly removes paint from flat areas and gives a nice rough surface for etching primer to stick to

[Pat Pixley]

I've done the Chemical stripping & done the media blasting (Soda & or aluminum oxide ) and I would not go back to a chemical
again  media blasting is it for me.$70 and it is done and is still straight no warping at all and the old paint is gone along with the rust

[BrianB]

I agree with Pat. Media blasting is the way to go. Find a reputable, experienced blaster and he should have no problem removing paint and rust without warping especially on the older machine that have thicker gauge metal.

My guy that I have used charged me $60 an hour and did a good job.

I have used chemical stripper before. It works when the condtions are right. But, If given the choice, blasting is my #1 choice!

[Pat Pixley]

Here is one more plus for media blasting Chemical residue , I did have that happen once  the shop was not happy it was at the hinge and it lifted the paint by the hinge, the Media blasting is it  A++ for me  .

[msanborn]

I have the majority of the paint off, but it is messy, I just got my compressor back from the shop, so let's hope I can finish it with the sand blasting, if not, I will find a place close by.  Thanks t all.  M

[zadd]

I use a mud hog with 36 and then 80 grit . Works great.