Paint Stripping

[Survivor]

'73 Mach 1-factory bright red.  I know for certain that the car was repainted (if you can call it that) between '73-'81.  I'd like to strip off the repaint (or at least try a test area) and was curious if anyone has any experience with the process that might work.  Should I assume either enamel or lacquer given the age.  Thanks, Tony. 

[papa scoops]

most likely acrylic enamel with catalyst or urethane. there is no "testing" all in or nothing. be prepared if you have no experience. could be jumping into a 10k investment. is it worth it for that car? there is no in-between paint jobs one it has one put on. good luck. phred

[Survivor]

Well, I asked only bc it's a documented one owner car w/ 60k orig. miles and some nice options.  I have all the dealer paperwork, owner tag, build sheet etc.  Off the road for 37 years.  They actually repainted around the orig. Mach 1 stripes.  That said, I understand it's sometimes better to leave well enough alone...