Respray needed

[SteveJiggs]

Hi. My green Mk3 Coupe desperately needs a respray, if you brush past it you get green pigment on whatever touches it.

Best way to remove the old paint? Abrasives or stripper?

When to stop sanding if I use abrasives as I think the paint is the same colour as the gel coat?

Or use a safe, water soluble stripper? I found one used in the boat industry that claims not to damage grp or gel coat.

Or bite the bullet and pay to have it all done professionally? Although I’ve seen some eye watering prices. I live in Gloucestershire and would be prepared to travel for a proper job. Any suggestions?

Anything else?

Thanks

Steve