Captain Lee's stripper is sold by the gallon and is the best stuff I have used for stripping. Google it and you will find suppliers. It also tends to be cheaper than other strippers.
Someone mentioned gel-coating also. THIS IS A MUST ON FIBERGLASS!
I work part-time for a Corvette Restoration shop and we did a 66 Vette on tube chassis with everything we could get from a 04 Z06.
If you have any questions along your journey feel free to ask.
you have great ideas and a great start already! good luck!
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