Any preference on which direction to sand is best for stripping to bare metal?
I have a DeWalt electric rotary which I've used for stripping with a 40 grit disc but am curious if one of the " surface conditioning tools" would offer more control or have other benefits? I don't mind spending $$ for another tool if it saves time and sands the surface better, faster or flatter.
If it matters, the project I'm about to start is a '64 Buick Riviera which had a bare metal respray 34 years ago and refinished in acrylic lacquer. The top areas are badly checked and a couple of areas are flaking and rusting so I'm worried about embedded rust. Also, the rocker areas have some rust repairs (welded patches) typical of 60's GM car and a skim of Bondo.
Here is a surface conditioning tool that is popping up which seems to be popular.
https://www.harborfreight.com/9-amp-sur ... 58079.html
Stripping Tools - Rotary or Sanding Drums?
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Media blasting all the way.
If you have multiple layers of paint and don't want to media blast. Try using a heat gun and razor blade. Takes all of this off in minutes rather than hours: A DA and 80 grit will take care of things from there: 1968 Coronet R/T
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The fastest thing I've found for stripping is using my buffer using 80 grit.
The rotating only motion is even more aggressive than a DA that. If you want a air tool look at a National Detroit DCQ model called a "grinder" It's just like a DA except it's not dual action, it only rotates like my buffer, making it faster and more aggressive. https://www.blastlineind.com/product-p/13ndcq.htm JC.
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Thanks for the suggestions!
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