hey all just wondering whats the best method to strip old tar/rubberised chassis coating? i dont think sansblasting would do it recon it would just bouch off

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-1969 1600 SR20

Hey mate,

I used a few methods:

1. Paint scraper
2. Citrus solvent
3. Flat blade screwdriver
4. Heat gun

All varying degrees of success, all in all a lot of hard work

You are correct, you cannot sandblast it.

Cheers,

Trent

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1600 Build: http://ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=22694

Well, I stripped all that shite off years ago and I used a scraper and hammer to do it.
You might try using dry ice to remove it, I've heard that is very effective
After I got the most of it off, I used a scourer soaked in kerosine to dissolve the remains.
A real crappy job but once done you will be back to nice clean metal and you will be able to treat any rust that has become visible

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Regards, Graeme
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cheers guys yea i cant imagine it being a nice job, what did you guys recoat it with? my painter mate said he will coat it in body sholtz(spelling) then paint it in gloss black 2k, ive seen a few hes done looks great and any sh*t just washes off with a hose

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-1969 1600 SR20

Body Shutz.
As long as the rust, if any, is properly treated, Body Shutz should be dandy.
I personally used a Tropical Strength brush on coating which was really a pain to do.
I'm sure technology has moved on from there

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Regards, Graeme
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Hey mate,

Once I took it off my car:
- Sand blasted
- Seam Welded
- Etch primed
- Seam sealer
- Re-coated, will need to find out exactly what it was coated with

Cheers,

Trent

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1600 Build: http://ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=22694

hey sand blasting will remove almost anything, sealer tar undercoat, i had mine sandblasted it was all removed, then i just primed coated with gravitex and direct gloss over the top

it cost me $600 to get it blasted and primed, only problem is you have to give them just the shell

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Its not that i have no money, i just have a huge investment in my datsuns!

jack was yours rubbery? as everyone ive spoke to said it will just bounch off

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-1969 1600 SR20

it was the tar coat that comes factory on the car, if your in doubt just ring up adelaide fast blast

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Its not that i have no money, i just have a huge investment in my datsuns!

mine came off with bead blasting, not has hard on the body work

if your feeling rich you can get it glass blasted, thats pretty expensive, a shop up in wingfield does it, by the way if you need a hand re stoneguarding it and painting the underneath give me a holla!

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Its not that i have no money, i just have a huge investment in my datsuns!

Cheers jack I'll keep that in mind

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-1969 1600 SR20