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PanelsOne big, thin panel

Ford Raptor hood: factory paint off in one session

One big, thin panel stripped flat on a pallet, then treated and coated.

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Ford Raptor hood: Before and after — Before and after

Ford Raptor hood: Before — Before and after

Time: ~2 hrs
Media: ~2 bags
Media cost: ~$50

Estimates for a job this size.

The problem

A hood is big, flat and thin. Sanders heat it and can ripple it; chemical stripper is slow and messy on clear coat.

The setup

The hood flat on a pallet at a height you can work at, a tarp under it, a pressure washer from 1,800 PSI up.

How it ran

Edges and vents first, with the ceramic nozzle
Then the flat in long, even passes
Keep the nozzle the same distance
Rinse it down

The finish

AP1 sprayed on, brushed in, wiped clean, dried, then coated.

Used on this job Carbide 600 Pro — Gravity-Fed Bag System $652.00

What you need

The hood flat on a pallet or stands
A pressure washer from 1,800 PSI up
A tarp under it to catch the media
Eyes, face and hands covered

Finish, in order

TreatSpray AP1 on the bare steel
BrushInto the whole surface
WipeNo sand, no water left
CoatOnce it’s dry

The same kind of cut on a painted panel.

Gear for a job like this

The media and finish products for this kind of job.

Questions

Will it warp a thin hood?

No. Warping comes from heat, and water keeps the panel cool while it cuts.

Is the Ceramic Series enough for one hood?

Yes. It’s slower on a big flat panel but very controlled. The Carbide 600 just covers it faster.

Aluminium hood?

Use Crushed Glass and keep a little more distance. Softer metal needs a softer cut.

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