Dealing with brush painted panels

[Jolls]

Hi Team

I have a VZ SS ute that was assaulted with a paintbrush and rattle can by the previous owner. See photos below:


I am preparing to start on the exterior. Most of the black is a matt looking finish applied thinly using a rattle can. I think this can easily be rubbed back.

The black trim around the top of the tub and the grille has been applied with a paint brush - I think it may be Metal Guard or something similar from Bunnings. The silver is also done by brush = thick and streaky. Maybe some sort of chrome/silver finish from Bunnings as well. Neither are flakey; just showing thick brush strokes.

I have a new letterbox grille on the way so I will simply toss the old one into the spares box. I am going to either replace the bonnet with a fibreglass Monaro style or add a 2in reverse cowl/bulge. Yet to decide - but suffice to say the bonnet and grille will be starting from new.

What are the recommendations for dealing with the brushed on finishes and preparing for the new finish? I intend to finish it in 2 Pack Heron White.

Thanks in advance for sharing your wisdom.

 

[gossie]

Paint stripper

 

[Jolls]

Hadn't thought of that approach. Will keep it in mind it may be the quickest and easiest.

 

[Smitty]

Paint stripper

.. or blasting. Really there is no other way

 

[Jolls]

So I guess it is off to Supercrap to see what I can find. Last time I did this was on my FC. Apply the stripper and covered with gals wrap to stop evaporating way. Still the same process or have the solvents improved nowadays?

 

[losh1971]

Septone from SCA is pretty good, I've also had good results with Selleys from Mitre 10.

 

[Jolls]

Thanks mate. I’ll see what I can get at SCA and give it a crack. I have a blue hard lid that has cracked paint so Ill give it a crack on it too.

 

[losh1971]

Be careful on fibreglass and plastic, some plastic panels don't take well to standard strippers and require a specific one designed for plastic. Also need to get it off quick, and wash it well as it can burn in and affect the bond of the plastic primer.

 

[Jolls]

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll check when I pick it up. There weren’t any issues with the FC. Nothing plastic on the exterior.

 

[losh1971]

I had mixed results on the VR. Bumprettes and tub corners, zero issues. Front bumper it did a tiny bit of damage that I had to fill with thick primer.