Mark. I use a random orbit sander that has a 6" disk. It is air powered
and my compressor will keep up to it at 40 psi. I like to run it with more
pressure but it runs fine right down that low. I'd say go and look for a
good random orbit sander that your compressor will keep up to. What cfm is
your compressor. Mine is 7.7 cfm.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark and Theresa Elliott" <deadfishe@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 10:10 PM
Subject: IML: removing paint
Hey all,
What are the best methods for removing paint from large body panels. I
have been doing it by hand with a sanding block and 220 grit sandpaper, but
it is taking forever. I have an air compressor and 2 air sanders, but I am
unimpressed with the results of using them. One of them is a really cheap
one that my wife bought for really cheap (though even with that she paid
too much for the piece of junk), and I have a nicer one, but it requires
about 90 psi to operate, and my compressor will only put out about 60-65
psi at a sustained rate with the volume of air that the sander
requires. Needless to say it works ok until the sandpaper touches the car
at which time it slows to a stop without having done much.
What do most people use for removing paint?
Mark Elliott
64 Crown
76 Fleetwood Brougham
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