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Willit Stop · 06-08-2014, 10:52 AM

WOW! That looks great Rusk.May I make a suggestion? It looks as though you are using a sanding disc for stripping.If you have a Harbor Freight nearby,they sell a 4-1/2" polycarbide abrasive wheel that fits an angle grinder (#60571).They leave very fine scratches in the metal and last a long time as long as you don't hit a sharp edge.They remove light surface rust and paint(after chemical stripper) like crazy and will not gouge the steel.Pretty cheap,6-8 bucks. I did a little experiment with one of the inside window trim pieces on my car.I stripped it with the wheel,etch primed,sealed then painted with base/clear.No swirls or scratches showed. Have fun!

06-08-2014, 10:52 AM	#9
Willit Stop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eureka Calif. Posts: 1,007	Re: Patching some nasty 1936 rear fenders WOW! That looks great Rusk.May I make a suggestion? It looks as though you are using a sanding disc for stripping.If you have a Harbor Freight nearby,they sell a 4-1/2" polycarbide abrasive wheel that fits an angle grinder (#60571).They leave very fine scratches in the metal and last a long time as long as you don't hit a sharp edge.They remove light surface rust and paint(after chemical stripper) like crazy and will not gouge the steel.Pretty cheap,6-8 bucks. I did a little experiment with one of the inside window trim pieces on my car.I stripped it with the wheel,etch primed,sealed then painted with base/clear.No swirls or scratches showed. Have fun!