[michiganjoe]

hello everyone im new too the board.wanted too say hi..i do have a question about painting my car,if i chose to take the car done too the bare metal,what would take it down?or what im trying too ask is what would be the best too start with?does this effect the quality of the finished paint job (taking it down too the bare metal)? thanks guys in advance for any help you can offer...Joe....

dont know if i explained myself in the previous post very well,but this is my first car too paint and im kinda undecided where too begin?...thanks again....joe

[BarryK]

1) Does stripping make a difference.
*If its a 90 or newer and just factory urethane no need.
*If its a 70-or 80 model say ford or Chrysler where it was factory enamel no need.
*If its a 85 or older GM where there is a good chance its lacquer, yes strip.
* Of course any car that has been painted a few times or one bad one may be a consideration.
* Any Restoration is always stripped.
Stripping does make some difference depending what is on the car but depending on what your are doing it may not be necessary. (More info, would really help, as this answer is like pissing up a rope))

2)Options to strip:
*Sand blasting
*aircraft striper.
*Sand paper such as 80 grit DA.
*Dipping

I think this is what you wanted????
If not let us know!

[michiganjoe]

thank you for the info on stripping my car,the car is a 1979 chevy malibu the color now is brown (original paint) and it came from arizona so the color is faded...thanks again

[BarryK]

Factory faded lacquer.
That means what your not seeing is "crazing and or chicken feet"
Do strip it and an 80 grit DA may be the easiest way as the paint will be thin.

[michiganjoe]

thanks alot barryk for taking the time too read my post and reply at least now i know where too start...thanks again...joe