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Jan 11, 2009 15:18:34 GMT
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well here it is to the people who read my thread about getting one with mullerd paint work..  basicly I'm goin to rub here down and and spray it satin black!now i also put a thread up about rattle can spraying,so i sort of get the gist and cant wait to get goin!the question I'm askin today is?i don't want to sand the wheel arch's as there plastic,and what ever the bloke tipped all over this seemed to do a good job of gettin the paint off,but obviously my friend didnt catch him doing it to find out what he used!! so any suggestions what the best paint stripper would be to use?  this is aclose up of the rest of the car!  |
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Jan 11, 2009 15:28:17 GMT
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Looks like the paint's not been very well prepped/keyed. A good presure washer should take most of it off.
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Jan 11, 2009 15:42:10 GMT
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Looks like the paint's not been very well prepped/keyed. A good presure washer should take most of it off. Isn't that a factory finish colour though? Sorry i can't help with suggestions for paint removal on plastic, i'm sure someone will come along shortly and help you out though  |
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OAP drifta Volvo 340,Williams power
1960 Beetle twin 40's 1776cc
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Jan 11, 2009 15:42:24 GMT
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yeh it looks like it hasnt keyed in the pics,but theres no chance of hitting it with a pressure washer,its well on there!!god knows what the bloke put on it but I'm surprised it didnt eat through the metal as well.
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Jan 11, 2009 15:43:58 GMT
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Looks like the paint's not been very well prepped/keyed. A good presure washer should take most of it off. Isn't that a factory finish colour though? Sorry I can't help with suggestions for paint removal on plastic, i'm sure someone will come along shortly and help you out though yeh I thought it was,but the engine bay is white with very slight overspray signs,but its pink on the docs with no mention of a colour change??? |
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Last Edit: Jan 11, 2009 15:46:46 GMT by maiders
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Jan 11, 2009 16:24:51 GMT
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DA sander with some 180 on the worst bits , then 320/400 it all over , etch the bare metal and then paint away
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Jan 11, 2009 17:04:38 GMT
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DA sander with some 180 on the worst bits , then 320/400 it all over , etch the bare metal and then paint away thanks but its not the body I'm worried about got that under control,just need to know what will take the paint off the plastic wheel arches?without sanding them  |
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Jan 11, 2009 17:14:12 GMT
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id prob still sand them ..is there a reason why you don't want to, carefull selection of the paper grade will make sure they don't go furry
i don't know of anything that will strip paint and not melt into the plastic
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Jan 11, 2009 17:27:57 GMT
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id prob still sand them ..is there a reason why you don't want to, carefull selection of the paper grade will make sure they don't go furry I don't know of anything that will strip paint and not melt into the plastic well i just think it would be easier than sanding,and what ever the a-hole tipped on it seems to of stripped the paint of nicely and not effected the plastic. |
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Jan 11, 2009 18:01:23 GMT
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well you could sand them enough to provide a key and paint over the pink
try the paintstripper if you dare..but theres always a chance it will get into the plastic and cause probs with the paint at a later date
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Jan 11, 2009 18:32:46 GMT
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When i done bodywork I used to just use a 180grid paper on a da sander to feather the edges then grey scotchy the rest of the paintwork to key it up, you don't need to strip all the paint of spax plus it will help the new paint seal to the plastic better.
Remember to put plastic sealer on the spax when you paint them or the paint will just flake stright back of and look gash.
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Jan 11, 2009 19:26:13 GMT
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I think you can get paint stripper for plastic/glasfibre used widely in the moddeling world. Maybe worth having a look around automotive stores first to see if they do anything for plastic bumpers etc.
I've also heard brake fluid to be a good paint remover on plastics but exactly which plastics, as there are so many, I wouldn't like to advise on and don't know how good as I've not tried it. Might be worth trying a small area on the inside and see how it holds up against the fluid?
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Jan 11, 2009 20:54:19 GMT
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When I done bodywork I used to just use a 180grid paper on a da sander to feather the edges then grey scotchy the rest of the paintwork to key it up, you don't need to strip all the paint of spax plus it will help the new paint seal to the plastic better. Remember to put plastic sealer on the spax when you paint them or the paint will just flake stright back of and look gash. oh rite!what is a da sander?also the reason i want to just strip the paint off is because i don't intend on repainting them,thought id just leave them natural and satin black the body work.. |
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Jan 11, 2009 21:26:08 GMT
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da = dual action sander , bash it in ebay you will find loads
i think its gona be easier and cheaper to give those arches a quick sand and paint up than strip em well
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Jan 11, 2009 21:36:26 GMT
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da = dual action sander , bash it in ebay you will find loads I think its gona be easier and cheaper to give those arches a quick sand and paint up than strip em well As he said, Think they will look curse word if you just sand them of and leave it, try flating them down with some 800 grit wet and dry even to feather them back smooth. |
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I think you can get paint stripper for plastic/glasfibre used widely in the moddeling world. Not really, the modelling forums I frequent all sing the praises of brake fluid and engine oilway flush for taking paint off models, so maybe you can try that? |
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As an avid (ex)modeller I can tell you:
Brake fluid melts some plastics, so if you're gonna use it try it on an out of sight bit first.
The safest thing to melt paint off plastic is actually ovencleaner (mr. Muscle or that sort of thing). Takes about a day for thick paint to wear off though. And it also had an effect on the outer layer of the plastic: it makes it a bit less flexible.
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