Engine Bay

zach0 · 03-09-2002, 10:18 AM

Is there an easy way to remove the paint from the engine bay. I do not hace access to a sand blaster. Is there a chemical I can spray on there and rinse off removing the paint or an I going to have to grind it by hand.

Mach1 Cobra Jet · 03-09-2002, 11:20 AM

You can buy paint stripper for this from just about all good parts stores or from the Eastwood Company. I used this on wheels etc. and it wokrs very well. It comes in spray cans. Iwould take caution to keep it off wires and items you don't want harsh chemicals on such as windshield. I think you can buy it from most restoration companies as well such as Virginia Mustang, Mustangs Unlimited. Hope this helps.

induction · 03-13-2002, 02:37 PM

Try an Aircraft paint stripper, sometimes called a gel stripper. It comes in a spray can or can be beushed on. I think its the easiest , cleanest way to remove paint either for a small place or coverage of a large area. Its formost quality is usualy there is no sanding required. Just lift the jell with a putty knife(I used a large plastic one so it wouldnt scratch) then wash the area with water.

03-09-2002, 10:18 AM	#1
zach0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Hampton, Virginia Posts: 227	Engine Bay Is there an easy way to remove the paint from the engine bay. I do not hace access to a sand blaster. Is there a chemical I can spray on there and rinse off removing the paint or an I going to have to grind it by hand. __________________ 1980 RX7 with 289 Ford V-8 bored .030 over, Very radical cam, Torker 2 high rise intake, Holley 650 Carb, MSD Nascar 6ALN ignition, MSD coil and distributor, Headers with dual open side exhaust. Over 300 horse. 1966 Mustang still in progress

03-09-2002, 11:20 AM	#2
Mach1 Cobra Jet Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Berkeley Springs, West Virginia Posts: 13	Paint Stripper You can buy paint stripper for this from just about all good parts stores or from the Eastwood Company. I used this on wheels etc. and it wokrs very well. It comes in spray cans. Iwould take caution to keep it off wires and items you don't want harsh chemicals on such as windshield. I think you can buy it from most restoration companies as well such as Virginia Mustang, Mustangs Unlimited. Hope this helps. __________________ David 69 Mach1, 351 Cobra Jet, FMX Automatic, 15 X 7 Frt and 15 X 8 Rear Magnum 500's With Firestone Firehawk SS20 Tires. Hooker Headers, Flowmasters, Red With Black Interior. 9" Rear with 3:50 Positrac Gears. Also 70 440-6V Cuda, 4 Speed (Not A Ford, But Very Sweet) 2001 Dodge 2500 4X4 Ram 24 Valve Cummins Diesel, (Black Beauty). 1998 Dodge 4X4 Durango SLT.

03-13-2002, 02:37 PM	#3
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	Try an Aircraft paint stripper, sometimes called a gel stripper. It comes in a spray can or can be beushed on. I think its the easiest , cleanest way to remove paint either for a small place or coverage of a large area. Its formost quality is usualy there is no sanding required. Just lift the jell with a putty knife(I used a large plastic one so it wouldnt scratch) then wash the area with water. __________________ *Restored 1965 Coupe* *April Mare of the Month* RiceHatersClub Member #27

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