Is it OK to use an automotive paint stripper on urethane front and rear bumpers or will it distort and warp them?

What about a lighter duty stripper from a hardware store like "poly supper strippa"?

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Not recommended by some of the paint experts on the forum.

who cares if it warps the panel, You'll never get paint to stick to it. In other words, dont bother.

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Hit up a good autobody place - there is a stripper designed just for urethane.

Almost dead sure 'normal' stuff will attack it pretty bad...

I've read a few books on Automotive painting and theres no need to strip the paint off completely.Fill any hair line cracks with bumper bondo,then sand the surface just enough to dull the surface of the paint.You must fill those hair line cracks or they will show up later after the bumper is painted.Then primer.

The Paint that is currently on the bumpers is not adhering too well in the 1st place, the result of poor preparation from the people that fixed it on a preveous insurance claim. So I have no choice but to remove the preveous mistake, and just wanted to avoid a couple hours of sanding off the crappy paint.

I'll try my local pro body shop and see what they recommend... but thanks guys!

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[This message has been edited by The Aura (edited 08-19-2003).]

SEM has a urethane stripper. I've used it without any problems.

Kleen-Strip also makes a product called "Peeler" which comes in an aerosol can, designed to strip down to primer on urethane.

I been in body business since 60s. I wont strip ANY non metal parts ... period. And I wont touch a car that a customer has stripped with anything other than media blasting. If someone has had good luck with any product, they were lucky. All it takes is a drop or 2 in a crack or pinhole to screw it up. So in my opinion NOOOO !!! sand it or media blast it.

I'm with Roger.

Mark the 'other' paint guy (second only to Roger )

I'm with Roger and Mark but I'm like the 9th or 10th paint guy... NO STRIPPER!!!

If the bumper is REALLY bad and needs repairs I recommend you talk to your local body shop and have them send it with their local Keystone Bumper rep when he stops in. They will hot tank it, repair any defects, and send it back like new ready for paint for like $150.00

I know, I just got done doing it.

Glenn

[This message has been edited by FieroV6Dude (edited 08-20-2003).]

Where do I find out more about Keystone? I like that option. A quick Google search revealed nothing.

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quote Originally posted by 85Josh: Where do I find out more about Keystone? I like that option. A quick Google search revealed nothing.

You just ask! I work for the company.
Here's the company website, you can find your nearest location there.
http://www.keystone-auto.com/

Any more questions, just give me a holler, except I'm going to be in KC and Topeka until Aug 28th.

Wow reading this brought a tear to my eyes. I guess this is the only type of stripper Roger does not like

buahah! too funny!

Media Blasting... bead blasting are the same thing?
When I get my car blasted, what kinda extra prep is needed? Just your typical fill in the small cracks and primer?

Alot of places around here will not work on a car if they dont do it from the start.

James Z

quote Originally posted by Hank is Here: Wow reading this brought a tear to my eyes. I guess this is the only type of stripper Roger does not like

Usually for fiberglass and urathane parts, walnut shells is best. Beads can roughen up the surface a little too much. Whatever you select, have them do a sample spot to see what its going to do before giving them the whole car. If you take a car, make sure they wrap the engine and brakes to keep all the particles out.