Removing a bad respray

[Beardie]

I have an old Navara which a previous owner resprayed white, this is flaking off in patches showing the original red. Mostly though, it seems firmly attached. Does anyone have ideas for removing it without causing too much damage to the original paint?

Edited May 26, 2022 by Beardie

[muttley9050]

I don't think it's possible. Wet and dry and a respray. I assume they would of rubbed it down before painting anyway or it would be peeling off in sheets so safe to assume original red is pretty damaged already.

[Dan Maynard]

I was recommended a local independent body shop recently, the job they did was fantastic for the money. Definitely earned more by giving it to them for a couple of days and going off to do other work I'm good at rather than faff about myself.

[Con]

Wrap it maybe?

[woody paul]

Just use it and call it, one of a kind like no one else's. 

[Baldbloke]

It’s possible the most recent re-spray is poorly applied, un-keyed or incompatible with your intended future respray.

Seek a trusted re-finisher’s advice. Even if you intend to do the work yourself as it will only cost the price of a beer.

Ex Panelbeater/ refinisher [emoji1303]

[Canal Navvy]

Have you tried a hot pressure washer/steam cleaner ? , they usually seem pretty efficient at taking paint off machines 🤔 

Edited May 26, 2022 by Canal Navvy

[Baldbloke]

If a pressure washer removes it, it’ll need totally removed (prior to further prep) or for you to live with it.

[Beardie]

Thank you all. I'll probably leave it for the moment; it needs some mechanical attention and I might as well get that done during the summer.

 

I suppose one approach is to get  some Rustypaint and make it look even scruffier than it is.

Edited May 30, 2022 by Beardie
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