engine tin restoration

Darren wrote:
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> Currently rebuilding motor for my 71 bus and would like info on an
> easy method of stripping and painting the engine tin.
>
> Thanks, VW fanatic
>
Hi Darren,
There are several ways to strip metal. You can sand it down(the hard
way) or you can use a paint stripper. There are a bunch of strippers
out there ams some are more toxic then others. If you are outside or
in a VERY well ventilated space then airplane stripper is probably
the fastest. It is a little tpxic and you have to be careful, but it
strips paint very fast. Oh, and it even comes in a spray can. There
are several water based strippers as well if you want low tox. Home
centers and paint stores should carry them. Instructions for use and
clean-up are on the container. You should always condition any
surface to be painted with achemical that removes waxes, and
silicone based residues. Paint the tins black with a hi temp
paint(you can use any color but the darker the color the more heat
it dissapates(sp?)) And viola! You're done!
Luck.
Jim

Der Bugmeister wrote:
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> Darren wrote:
>>
>> Currently rebuilding motor for my 71 bus and would like info on an
>> easy method of stripping and painting the engine tin.
>
> One of two methods of stripping - chemical as suggested by one of
the
> replies I saw, or dipping (professionally done).
>
> As far as coating goes, the best method is powder coating - highly
> durable and very scratch resistant.
>
> These aren't the cheapest methods, but they're definitely the best!
>
In the longhaul the powdercoating will end up being the cheapest way
of restoring your tn because unlike repainted tin powder coated tin
is much stronger and does not scratch to the metal like most painted
tin. Powder coating also has the tendency to not want to chip!