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Restoring my 71 bird and the old sealer is 35 years old. How do I remove it?
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All original 1976 Trans Am, 455, 4 speed. For Sale, 1980 Turbo Trans Am $3,000 OBO




[ Edited on 10/04/2005 @ 13:47:35 ]

I used a putty knife on my 70 Formula. Peeled it right off,down to the factory primer. Worked really well on the undercoating also.
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Posted By: Jonnyscotti On: 10-05-2005 @ 00:15:56     Reply | Top | Edit

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I've already tried that, it is very hard. Will aircraft stripper work?
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All original 1976 Trans Am, 455, 4 speed. For Sale, 1980 Turbo Trans Am $3,000 OBO

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Posted By: littlegto16 On: 10-05-2005 @ 00:52:31     Reply | Top | Edit

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Probably,but I can't say for sure. When I did mine I used a narrow(about 1 1/2 inches wide)thick bladed putty knife with a good sharp edge,not razor sharp,more like a dull knife blade. Once I got it started the seam sealer and undercoating peeled right off. A thin,flimsy or wide blade putty knife won't work well at all.

You might also try heating it a little with a propane torch,not enough to burn it,just enough to make it soft.
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Posted By: Jonnyscotti On: 10-05-2005 @ 02:19:53     Reply | Top | Edit

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I'll try that, thanks. I like your car by the way
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All original 1976 Trans Am, 455, 4 speed. For Sale, 1980 Turbo Trans Am $3,000 OBO

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Posted By: littlegto16 On: 10-05-2005 @ 03:11:48     Reply | Top | Edit

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Thanks
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