This is not regarding Model A's but it may help somebody trying to remove one layer of brushed on paint from a car body. Sad story, my Dad had a floor safe in his business which was about 3 feet by 3 feet high, steel walls with concrete in between, very heavy. It had the name of the local bank in gold leaf on the door, probably who owned it originally. It was not pristine, it was rough and used, lots of patina. Well one day my Mother decides it's ugly and paints it with rustoleum red primer! My only saving grace may be that she probably did not bother to clean it and painted over anything that was on the surface like 50 years worth of dust. I want to get that coat of paint off but try to preserve what was underneath if possible. Ideas from anyone who's been there please.
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lacquer thinner would remove most primers except 2K (modern catalyst cured primer), but could also remove the paint you want.
Find an inconspicuous area and try it. Just use a small amount and dampen the cloth lightly
Rustoleum back then was a weirdo fish-oil based paint, this could be tricky.
It may still be, but I don't think soLast edited by tbirdtbird; 02-23-2018, 11:31 AM. -
I have heard that sometimes a mild solution of warm water and dish detergent and a light scrubbing with a slightly abrasive kitchen sponge will remove a thin layer of paint. There are a lot of variables involved, but it would be a safe thing to at least try. Not much hope for the gold leaf, I’m afraid. Let us know what happens.Comment
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We used to take painted on lettering on trade in trucks,names gvw’s etc, with easy off oven cleaner. Work fast so it does not sit very long.Comment
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Talk with a conservator of art. They know how to identify paint and what to use to remove each layer. It is a different process for each layer. Remember each layer was painted with a different paint with years between paint jobs. Removal is simple and painfully slow once the process is known. I have seen beautiful art work restored but it takes time and patience.Last edited by BudP; 02-23-2018, 10:11 PM.Comment
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Bud, that is the best answer so far!Comment
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OK so I sent an email to the Rustoleum folks regarding this and they advised to try mineral spirits or lacquer thinner. The mineral spirits did nothing but the lacquer thinner melted that Rustoleum red primer like it was nothing and best of all it did not remove the bank name or the old finish under it. Maybe this information may be useful to anyone trying to remove a brushed or rattle can Rustoleum product from an old Model A.Comment
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Hi Leo,
Glad you successfully removed the paint.
If you ever lose the combination and cannot open it, send me an email.
In about 1958 our 80 year old neighbor forgot his vintage safe's combination and told me about it.
I asked my Dad and he told me how to crack this safe. It only took about 15 minutes.
Please don't mention this to the new FBI director.Comment
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This is about my newest Mod A, the 29 blind back. The car was restored about 30 or so years ago and the paint's stood up well. However, the paint is a lacquer. The problem is that the hood was replaced with a Non Briggs hood without the body lines. I found a hood with the body lines and am now trying to match the color (Rock Moss Green I think) Anyway it's a forest green with a lot of blue in it....12-17-2020, 05:01 PM -
OK! In my never ending search for a cheaper paint, I was pointed in this direction. It's called RUST SCAT. And it's one of those new water based paints (That we never hear anything good about!) It's an acrylic enamel. You thin it with water. Dry to the touch in 1/2 hour, totally cured , 7 - 10 days. High gloss RUST SCAT 80, for a satin finish, RUST SCAT 90. And NOT TO BE USED ON HOUSES Cost? haven't...04-03-2020, 12:19 PM
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While draining old gas from my car some got on the paint and ruined a small area. I believe the color is Bronson yellow. Can anyone tell me where I might buy some of this color or a close equivalent? Thanks in advance.08-19-2021, 09:24 AM -
I have always used paint in so-called rattle cans whenever painting metal objects was desired due mostly to the fact I never had a desire to own paint spraying equipment or had something large enough to require it, also I have - NO SKILLS. Although many people use good old Rustoleum I have never been a fan because it takes forever to dry to the touch, always seems soft unless it drys for days, scrapes...02-27-2020, 10:32 AM -
As the title says, I am defiant over the exorbitantly high cost of auto paint! I'm considering using Rustoleum (or any other good quality paint) for all my projects from now on. High build primers (PPG) running at $148 and $154 (with hardener), I've had it! I recall buying DuPont Centari for $15 a qt. So I'm on a search for a somewhat High (?) quality, long lasting paint at a price I can live with....02-26-2020, 02:45 PM
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As some may recall, I brought a '29 gas tank to Brent's party back in April. It is now being painted.
I say "being" since I simply don't trust my own abilities to lay down a decent finish coat of paint. So I took it to a local paint and body shop for them to spray for me. Yes, I know I need to develop my own skills, but since I am not restoring a car (don't have something to...09-08-2018, 08:13 AM -
What happens if you use too much catalyst when preparing some urethane paint? How does the paint react? How does it spray? Flow out?09-19-2018, 01:45 PM
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In 2019, I am planning on painting my 31 4D TS. There is a whole lot that I need to accomplish first. I am going to strip the entire body, prime the entire body, and then final paint.
My question today, when it comes to priming and painting, do I paint with the doors on, or should remove the doors and paint the doors separately?
At a class I took at a Votech school, the instructor thought...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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I am forever promoting using this prep for freshly blasted metal or otherwise cleaned.
This is a hood from the M5 I am working on. Like all the other sheet metal, it was water blasted a year ago. The water blasters put in a special chemical to stop it from flash rusting, but that stuff only lasts a day or two.
Few people are prepared to prime their sheet metal immediately, esp since...02-19-2018, 10:56 PM -
For people that like to do most of there restoration by there self. If you do not have a paint booth, and your garage is small and crowded, where do you paint large items like bodies and pickup beds, in the driveway, back yard or where is the best place to paint.11-06-2019, 06:04 PM
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