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paint stripping


5thGenAccord
03-25-2006, 02:21 PM
wassup guys.


wondering what the best way to strip paint off a stock bumper.

kicker1_solo
03-25-2006, 02:34 PM
for what purpose?

5thGenAccord
03-25-2006, 07:14 PM
for what purpose?


well to get in to detail...i got this bumper, a stock bumper that is, for my car that is a different color. its a burgundy color and mine is a bluish.

what would be better to strip the paint off? wondering either sandpaper or chemicals?

kicker1_solo
03-25-2006, 10:38 PM
so are you wanting to paint it to match your car? If so, sand it, and you don't have to sand the old paint completely off.

5thGenAccord
03-26-2006, 06:28 PM
so are you wanting to paint it to match your car? If so, sand it, and you don't have to sand the old paint completely off.


just make sure i get the clear coat off right?

what grit would you recommend?

kicker1_solo
03-28-2006, 08:47 PM
just make sure i get the clear coat off right?

what grit would you recommend?
I would take my orbital sander and go with about a 160

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