3 hours and 18 quarter sheets of sandpaper later, the column is stripped back to it's original bare metal condition again... smile

I couldn't believe how thick the hammered finish paint was! It clogged sandpaper like nothing I have ever seen and often felt like trying to sand a layer of tar! eek

I had to use a wire wheel to get in a couple spaces too small to get sandpaper in, but it's clean as a whistle again and ready to repaint... smile

This time I'll paint it out in the garage in excellent light and good conditions so I can actually see what I'm doing and really watch for runs before they happen...

I am NOT ever sanding that thing again after that experience, believe me!!! eek

~Trev

It's a sin to crush old tin...
My 1955 Belair's Webshots Album
My 1937 Chevy Pickup's Webshots Album (now sold)
Stovebolt link to my 1937 Chevy 1/2-Ton Pickup (now sold)
Stovebolt link to my 1936 Chevy 1/2-Ton Pickup Truck (now sold)