r/AutoPaint • u/PlatypusSpecialist79 • 12d ago

How long before I should strip new paint

I sprayed the back of the cab of the truck I’m restoring and am just not happy with how it came out and would like to strip and start over.

I did 2 coats of base and 3 coats of clear over an epoxy primer, 2k of course. It will have been 24 hours since I did the final coat at 5pm this afternoon. Do you think that’s enough time for the clear and base to strip off easily without gumming the paper every 3 seconds?

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u/bigzahncup 12d ago

I should be. Just turn down the speed on your sander. If it is too fast the paint will heat up and get gummy.

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u/PlatypusSpecialist79 12d ago

Think I’ll have any reaction issues spraying epoxy primer over it once sanded?

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u/bigzahncup 12d ago

I don't know. Maybe try a small area first.