Removing paint

[Wheelhorse#1 1,670]

Hello all 

I recently bought a C-101 .Sometime in its life it was painted.

The tractor sat many yrs.some of the paint has already peeled and flaked off when I pressure washed it.

The original paint underneath still looks halfway decent I think.

 

There is still paint patches here and there.

Does anyone have a good way to remove the old paint that’s left without removing the paint underneath? 
 

Here’s a pic of what it looks like 

 

[rmaynard 15,535]

I believe you are asking for double trouble. The new paint was put on for a reason. Once you go to the trouble of carefully removing the top layer, you will find that you should have gone ahead and removed it all. Paint remover (expensive) or sand blasting is your best method of removing it all. 

[ri702bill 8,387]

You can try to power wash it off - no promises. And use a 3000 pound force model, not a cheap electric one....

[kpinnc 12,175]

46 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

You can try to power wash it off - no promises. And use a 3000 pound force model, not a cheap electric one....

 

Just don't use this method on anything with seals or gaskets. Also true for electrical modules of any kind. 

[Achto 27,639]

2 hours ago, Wheelhorse#1 said:

Does anyone have a good way to remove the old paint that’s left without removing the paint underneath? 

 

It appears that the new paint was put on without scuffing the original paint. This would be why it is pealing the way it is. Back before vinyl decals, cars & trucks were hand lettered with paint over the un-scuffed original paint. To remove painted lettering we would use Easy Off oven cleaner. It would remove the lettering without damaging the original paint.

 

I would try an inconspicuous spot to see if Easy Off will work for you. 

[8ntruck 7,034]

 I'be used Easy Off to remove paint on model car bodies. It is worth a try.  I wonder if you let it set on the paint too long if it will start attacking the originals paint?

 

Like @Achto says, try it in a hidden spot first.

[Brockport Bill 1,668]

whats your end goal ???????--- just get off the layer of ugly top coat paint  -- and have tractor appear with original factory paint - - or is it to paint the tractor? if you can't get off the top layer and want to paint the tin then suggest you have it sand blasted to get to bare metal then properly prime and paint

[Wheelhorse#1 1,670]

10 hours ago, Brockport Bill said:

whats your end goal ???????--- just get off the layer of ugly top coat paint  -- and have tractor appear with original factory paint 

Thx for all the suggestions!

My goal is just to remove the brown patches of paint .

If you’re Looking at the picture ,that brown looking color “is not original paint” that’s what I want to remove.

Some of it was removed when I pressure washed.
Im not looking for a show quality finish I just want to remove  the patches of paint that remain over the original paint.

[Wheelhorse#1 1,670]

12 hours ago, Achto said:

 

It appears that the new paint was put on without scuffing the original paint. This would be why it is pealing the way it is. Back before vinyl decals, cars & trucks were hand lettered with paint over the un-scuffed original paint. To remove painted lettering we would use Easy Off oven cleaner. It would remove the lettering without damaging the original paint.

 

I would try an inconspicuous spot to see if Easy Off will work for you. 

Exactly right ! No scuffing was done and it didn’t adhere and was peeling.

Ill try the easy-off method,I have this on hand.

[RJ Hamner 1,007]

On 9/4/2024 at 7:14 PM, rmaynard said:

I believe you are asking for double trouble. The new paint was put on for a reason. Once you go to the trouble of carefully removing the top layer, you will find that you should have gone ahead and removed it all. Paint remover (expensive) or sand blasting is your best method of removing it all. 

I have to agree with Bob

I also notice a fair amount of "pock marks" that go down to the metal.  Even if you do get all the second layer of paint off you will still have to/should do deal with these spots that go down to the metal.

Just my .02 cents.  Your mileage may vary

[Wheelhorse#1 1,670]

Thanks

I did try a couple places on the fender with eazy off.I let it sit for about a min.Used a scrubbing pad.

It worked well removing the paint,not perfect but good enough for me I just don’t Iike the two tone thing going on.

Later after I get it all cleaned up I’ll go over it with boiled linseed oil.I find this brings out the old paint pretty well and keeps the rust at bay.

All my machines are workers so not looking for perfect 

I’ll post a pic when it’s all done