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Old 04-02-05, 04:13 PM
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Spray Paint Experts?

I painted my kick panels because they were a little scratched up. I got a gloss black though and I don't like how it looks. How can I remove the paint? I just want it all to chip off. I've gotten some areas to do it by flexing the panels.

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Old 04-02-05, 04:15 PM
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Did you try using a matte clear over the gloss? Or do you just not like the paint.
Old 04-02-05, 04:28 PM
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I just don't like the paint : (
Would like to go back to the original finish. So I want the paint off without harming what's underneath so sanding etc is out.
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Use some plastic friendly stripper (brake cleaner might work as well as B-12 chem tool/carb cleaner). If nothing else, try peeling it off with your fingernails or something. If its an enamel this should work well, but be time consuming. Hope I've helped.
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pick up some laquer thinner at wallmart. Its $3-4, and will wipe it right off.
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I second the laquer thinner.
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Thinner should work if it was a laquer rattle can paint that you used. It could damage the plastic so I would try it on the back side first. Work quickly and it should work. I would try thinner first. If it doesn't work, SEM makes a product called bumper stripper. It comes in a spray can and works really well. It too can damage some plastics so make sure you try it on the back side first.
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I used to build plastic models and i used Easy Off oven cleaner to take of the paint. Doesnt hurt the plastic and the paint comes off with soap and watter.
As always test it first.
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^^lol ditto this. there is a thread around form the past few weeks where a guys used easyoff on the enginebay area and it peeled the paint. some brake cleaners will do it too, although i am not sure if it will damage the plastic.




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