removin paint off Door panels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tphsmith · 06-04-2004, 10:26 PM

my door panels were painted at one time befor I bought it, anyone have a idea how to clean them up because it is pealing and cracking, I need them to be dark gray for when I put them back in the truck so what do you use to change the color and needing it to last a long time???????

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-05-2004, 06:44 AM

Are your panels plastic or steel?

Jim

tphsmith · 06-05-2004, 07:06 AM

PLASTIC. I have never delt with removing paint from plastic so this is why I was looking for suggestions

68c10owner · 06-05-2004, 12:57 PM

there is a paint remover i use from Kragen auto parts. i can`t remember the name of it but you spray it on and it makes the paint bubble up. there is a picture of what happens to the paint on the can. i thought i had a old can laying around but i guess i tossed it. it works great but i have`nt used it on plastic but i don`t think it will hurt it as long as you wash it off really good.

*1972C10* · 06-05-2004, 03:00 PM

just make sure whatever you use wont eat up plastic!

I was going to suggest laccquer thinner but it might not take the paint off depending on what kind and how long its been on there.

BtnkBndt · 06-05-2004, 11:47 PM

EZ-Off oven cleaner should do it. I have removed paint from plastic models this way for years. If your not sure, try it on the backside first.

06-04-2004, 10:26 PM	#1
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	removin paint off Door panels my door panels were painted at one time befor I bought it, anyone have a idea how to clean them up because it is pealing and cracking, I need them to be dark gray for when I put them back in the truck so what do you use to change the color and needing it to last a long time??????? __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

06-05-2004, 07:06 AM	#3
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	PLASTIC. I have never delt with removing paint from plastic so this is why I was looking for suggestions __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

06-05-2004, 12:57 PM	#4
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,005	there is a paint remover i use from Kragen auto parts. i can`t remember the name of it but you spray it on and it makes the paint bubble up. there is a picture of what happens to the paint on the can. i thought i had a old can laying around but i guess i tossed it. it works great but i have`nt used it on plastic but i don`t think it will hurt it as long as you wash it off really good. __________________ Anthony

06-05-2004, 11:47 PM	#6
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	EZ-Off oven cleaner should do it. I have removed paint from plastic models this way for years. If your not sure, try it on the backside first. __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

06-05-2004, 06:44 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Are your panels plastic or steel? Jim

06-05-2004, 03:00 PM	#5
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	just make sure whatever you use wont eat up plastic! I was going to suggest laccquer thinner but it might not take the paint off depending on what kind and how long its been on there.



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