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jdair · 03-11-2007, 08:22 AM

I got a console this weekend out of a 75 chevy this weekend and it's in really good shape. the only thing is they spray painted it white and it looks pretty rough. anyone know any kind of remover that will take it off without hurting the plastic???

watahyahknow · 03-11-2007, 08:34 AM

think the best thing to do is covering it in vinil and leave the paint where it is .
if it not bonded too whell you could try soapy water or degreaser on a rag and rub it off but anything else prolly will attack the plastic
i tried sanding but it got me a lot of small barbs on the plastic that will show after paint

rust!!whatrust? · 03-11-2007, 04:31 PM

I would get some paint stripper and test it on something similar first. Most times I have used it I had no problem with it damaging plastic. Thats why it is in a plastic container alot. You may also ask a local paint store if they could recommend something.

Longhorn Man · 03-11-2007, 04:36 PM

I sand blasted mine, and then used a spray bomb sealer. if you don't use a primer or sealer, then the spots that went all the way through on the lid will show through the paint

herb101 · 03-11-2007, 04:43 PM

I have heard that brake fluid works well of removing paint on plastic - but test it first. I have not tried it.

Castrol SuperClean also removes loose paint - I have used that one, but wear glove it you like the skin on your hands.

Herb

jay_shy · 03-11-2007, 05:05 PM

I used a product called Tail strip paint stripper from advance auto. It worked very well and did not harm the plastic. I have tried some other paint stripper and had no luck with them.

Jason

03-11-2007, 08:22 AM	#1
jdair Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: shawnee, kansas Posts: 8	Need To Remove Some Paint I got a console this weekend out of a 75 chevy this weekend and it's in really good shape. the only thing is they spray painted it white and it looks pretty rough. anyone know any kind of remover that will take it off without hurting the plastic??? __________________ It's better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool

03-11-2007, 08:34 AM	#2
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Need To Remove Some Paint think the best thing to do is covering it in vinil and leave the paint where it is . if it not bonded too whell you could try soapy water or degreaser on a rag and rub it off but anything else prolly will attack the plastic i tried sanding but it got me a lot of small barbs on the plastic that will show after paint __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

03-11-2007, 04:31 PM	#3
rust!!whatrust? Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: chattanooga tn. Posts: 27	Re: Need To Remove Some Paint I would get some paint stripper and test it on something similar first. Most times I have used it I had no problem with it damaging plastic. Thats why it is in a plastic container alot. You may also ask a local paint store if they could recommend something. __________________ Don't touch the Rust. Punk

03-11-2007, 04:36 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Need To Remove Some Paint I sand blasted mine, and then used a spray bomb sealer. if you don't use a primer or sealer, then the spots that went all the way through on the lid will show through the paint

03-11-2007, 04:43 PM	#5
herb101 Used Register Join Date: May 2005 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 379	Re: Need To Remove Some Paint I have heard that brake fluid works well of removing paint on plastic - but test it first. I have not tried it. Castrol SuperClean also removes loose paint - I have used that one, but wear glove it you like the skin on your hands. Herb

03-11-2007, 05:05 PM	#6
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Need To Remove Some Paint I used a product called Tail strip paint stripper from advance auto. It worked very well and did not harm the plastic. I have tried some other paint stripper and had no luck with them. Jason



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