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kencobra
05-04-2013, 02:49 PM
In the process of stripping my '66 Mustang and wanted to know the best technique for removing the original undercoating that you find in the fender wells.

Thanks!

Rhino
05-04-2013, 06:03 PM
What type of undercoating is it? There are several types. My 68 camaro had a waxy undercoat that was easies to remove with heat and a scraper. I intend to media blast the remnants once on he rotisserie.

Jetfixr320
05-04-2013, 08:24 PM
Heat from a plumbers torch and a scraper has worked best on my Falcon and Fairlane. Or a heat gun.

kencobra
05-05-2013, 08:05 AM
I am not sure what type it is but I will try some heat and a scraper to see if that works. If there are any other ideas keep them coming.

Thanks all!

rjsjea
05-05-2013, 08:27 AM
On the 66 mustang in my shop right now we used a heat gun and paint scraper initially. Then black biscuit wheels to clean it up.

kencobra
05-05-2013, 06:57 PM
Thanks everyone! I will try it out this week.

Draginutz
05-07-2013, 07:01 PM
Nothing beats an Air Needle Scaler for powering off scale, rust and undercoating/seam seal.

kencobra
05-08-2013, 06:19 PM
Thanks Draginutz for the reply. I just looked up how the air needle scaler works and it looks to be a great way to remove the undercoating. If anyone has not seen how they work watch this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xha4xY-dMrQ

kencobra
05-09-2013, 03:34 PM
Thanks Draginutz, looks like a great idea!