Yep. I didn't believe all the old wives tales about acid left in the seams either and had my hood, front fenders, and trunk lid from my old Rambler chemically dipped at Strip Kleen in Orange County California and I was so pleased. I felt like the body plant workers at AMC must have felt years ago working with bare metal, no coatings. They just came out great and will spoil you for any other paint removal process if you aren't careful. Joe