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Notch Nut Custom Title Time!

1,011 posts · joined Apr 2006 ·

#657370
I have a couple of guards that need to be painted and rust repaired and was wondering what is the easiest method of removing the paint on a panel to bare metal.
Preferably something that can be done in the back yard so sandblasting is not an option.
Are there sanding discs that can be fitted angle grinders for the task?
Cheers
- Adam
If you can't fix it with a hammer,
you have an electrical problem....

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679 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#657386
You can buy A disc from an auto paint supplier, often called a rip & strip, looks a bit like a stiff /coarse scouring pad, very effective, good luck.
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#657433
Yep, Bunnings sell a disc called a "strip it" disc..........about $15 from memory

They work very well, and it doesn't damage the metal.

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Notch Nut Custom Title Time!

1,011 posts · joined Apr 2006 ·

#657450
Excellent. I needed a good excuse to buy an angle grinder😵👍😀
If you can't fix it with a hammer,
you have an electrical problem....

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#657481
i used the 3m drill attached one when i did my fridge ages ago
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5PL1TDCS10N Insano Dub Head

845 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#657483
Id use paint stripper...its faster and less dust. You will still need to run a wire wheel to the edges etc.

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Notch Nut Custom Title Time!

1,011 posts · joined Apr 2006 ·

#657577
I thought about using paint stripper but I don't want to leave any residue and have any dramas down the track with paint peeling etc.
Picked up an angle grinder from Total tools this arvo for about $300 (inc sanding & cutting discs) - 1100watt 5' wheel. Metabo brand so made in Germany (Bosch is made in China these days).
Gonna be a fun weekend!!👍😏
- Adam
If you can't fix it with a hammer,
you have an electrical problem....

Notch Nut Custom Title Time!

1,011 posts · joined Apr 2006 ·

#657708
👍

Couldn't afford to spend $$$ on the top line products. Very happy with what I have so far.
Test run this weekend!
If you can't fix it with a hammer,
you have an electrical problem....

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#657736
Be careful of too much heat, which can distort panels. the pro's are very careful when it comes to angle grinders for this job [especially a 5" or bigger], normall use a lower speed type, and still a lot of care.
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