Chopped my rear fender 2" and took it down for flat black powder (very close to black denim IMO) today only to have him turn me away for fear of warping the sheet metal while media blasting.



I figured I would try some sort of stripper on the paint followed by a little 220 before taking back down. Would like to hear opinions on the best approach and products to use. Also, I figured with the open fender sides now I would want some additional protection on the vivid black fender strut covers, so I am having them done as well. I am torn between also doing them flat black or gloss...leaning toward gloss for more contrast, but my side covers are wrinkle black and shocks are shiny black chopped down Road Kings. Opinions on color? Here is a shot of the area pre-intake.



Thanks!

 

FYI, Klean-Strip Aircraft Paint Stripper (not for use on aircraft) didn't touch it what so ever. Un-phased after a 1/2 hour. Guess I'll take it for soda blasting.

 

did you use the gell or the spray, the spray aircraft sucks

 

It was a gel-like spray.

 

PPG owns a company that makes a product called Dura Prep they have a (believe it or not) water based stripper that works like a champ. You must follow the directions as far as agitating it before use. For the powder clear it may need to sit overnight.

 

Cool, thanks man. I got it stripped today with soda. Lucked out...the guy only runs it for 1/2 day every 6 weeks. I also had him do my strut covers. He said the covers were TOUGH and it did take him a while. The powder coater accept the job this time.