Stripping/Painting my 68 RR

[bernardotom]

My painter/mechanic wants about 3K to paint over my green "Maaco" paint (at least two coats on it now.. Can I or should I even attempt to strip it myself? I have used airplane stripper on a porch railing, but never on a car. I know it's nasty stuff. I hate to just paint over the paint that's there- I know what's going to happen . eng. bay is school bus yellow-already done- it was stripped and looks good-single stage paint. Body does need some work. Help!:

 

[Basketcase]

I used a water based stripper years ago on my '68 Charger, pretty easy. I wouldn't do it in direct sunlight. do a panel at a time, then move on. work at your own pace, and you'll be fine. just follow the directions for your stripper, and post plenty of pics for the pic whores here...

 

[bernardotom]

Thank you Basketcase! That gives me confidence. Believe I will attempt it after I get my electricals under dash (new wiring harness) done. $900 for the harness plus installation charge from my mechanic. Honor the timeless classics!!!

 

[abodybill]

Just do like Dave said and work at it at your pace and it will get done.

Oh yah the ol'gizzer ya talked about in the other post don't make a difference in working on these cars as I'm just 49 days away from that 70 mark and I work on them as the ol'body lets me sometimes 3 maybe 5/6 hours.:encouragement:

 

[bernardotom]

Thank you abodybill and basketcase. I will hang in there and go w/ the flow (masters!!!) (Get busy livin' or get busy dyin!! The classics keep me "livin"!!!! Best to all of you!