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I am looking for any info about Redi-Strip type paint and rust removal. I have heard pros and cons regarding this method.

With any paint stripping process, the most important step is cleaning the bare metal to remove any residue...I had some parts dipped in a paint stripping tank and didn't get all the metal neutralized and had paint adhesion trouble ....so had to repeat the process and after proper removal of all residue.it worked fine

Thanks for the info. What about dipping the complete body shell?
I am considering having this done to a 68 mustang fastback.

Had that done too...same advice..really clean the metal after dipping.also, make sure you have no pot metal on part to be dipped as the bath will dissolve pot metal...and get it primed as soon as possible.you won't believe how fast rust appears on a clean shell........also...make sure to thouroughly clean all the hidden recesses as rust will form in all untreated crevices and behind braces, etc.

Wouldn't it just be better or the same to get it blasted or sanded down? I know dipping is faster but then the cleaning process just takes up time too. I don't know but about the primer, even if you don't get the metal wet, in one night rust will appear on your shell. I am getting ready to paint my golf cart here and I am not sanding all the old paint off because it's on there really good and won't make a differece really and it's just a golf cart but the places where there is no paint is rusted right now and I always go out there and keep sanding it off.

From past experience sand blasting warps the panels, and the sand can be tough to clean out. My main concern with dipping is removing all the seam sealer. I have heard this can cause a car to squeak and rattle alot even after replacing the sealer.

Must be someone in the Chicago area that uses a media other than sand to blast a car and prevent warping the panels. Used to have body shells dipped, but can't find anyone around here that does it anymore.

Just get yourself a sander and sand it down the old fassion way. lol Only way I can tell you.

Blasting is okay if you watch the pressure. It is very hard to get all the grit out. I have sandblasted 7 or 8 cars over the years and it depends on the cars metal such as mustang and camaro hoods and decklids, real easy to warp so I don't blast those parts.
I prefer dipping but it is not easy to find a faculity that does it, I have to drive several hours and then wait several weeks to months for the car or parts to be finished. The dipping process gets into areas that blasting or hand stripping just can't get, behind panels and such where rust is present and will work thru to the outer panel. I also re-seal all the seams and joints afterwards which you should do anyway as most of the old seam sealer is cracked and lifting and allows moisture to stay in crevices.
So, if I am doing a high dollar car, I will go the dipping route. If not, look at media blasting if one is available. Or sandblast if you are careful and stay away from hoods and decklids !