Reply To: Homelite 55 Cowling Paint Strip or or Blast

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I have bead blasted hoods before with good results but you have to use glass beads, not crushed glass. It’s also done with the nozzle held at a distance to avoid damaging the fibreglass or gel coat and is more of a wash than aggressive paint removal. The hood will need some bodywork and sanding done afterwards to prep it for primer. How much depends on how good you want the finished job to look.