will aircraft paint remover dissolve fiberglass?

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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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Just a simple question. I just want to get rid of the paint on som fiberglass and instead of talking all the time to sand it off, can I use paint remover? I am just wondering if it will start to dissolve the fiberglass along with the paint. = ]

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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 07:11 AM
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I doubt it would, but I'd say you'd get a much better result and a better surface to respray on when you sand it. Dont do it by hand tho
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Flashmn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I doubt it would, but I'd say you'd get a much better result and a better surface to respray on when you sand it. Dont do it by hand tho </TD></TR></TABLE>

well, i will be laying down some new fiberglass and such, and im not opposed to sanding it, but it will take a lot more time to sand off the existing paint rather than taking off the paint then sanding it smooth.
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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I am pretty sure you will be okay. I think I used aircraft paint remover when my dad and I did the frame up on the 68 vette. I would have to check what we used.
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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i would recommend testing it out on a corvette and see what happens. Who here actually likes ls1's?
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Old Jun 25, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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If your quick about it, you'll be ok. But leave it on there too long, and it will definatly start eroding the resin.
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 03:50 AM
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it dissolves body filler in a heartbeat. ive done it before by accident! it turns to mush
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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That stuff will make fiberglass start to get soft and mushy!! I wouldnt do it!!
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