Interior dye removal
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From: Laurel Hill Florida
Interior dye removal
I've searched many previous threads, but I can't seem to find the answer I'm looking for. I have a 77 vette that someone before me did a very poor job of re-dying the interior trim panels. Before I prime and re-dye them correctly, I want to strip this old flaking dye off. Does anyone know of a chemical that does this well, or am I out of luck? Thank you.
Drifting
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Find a test area on the item that doesn't show - use paint stripper. Go slow - little goes a long way - stripper may "melt" plastic. I use the liquid - not jell. Sounds more like what was used was "paint" remember plastic needs to be prepped before dyeing - Mid-America (I keep telling everyone here - but no one listens) has a whole line of products for dying and preppping your interior. Also they have the correct shades of dye.
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From: Laurel Hill Florida
I appreciate the response. I've been aprehensive about using paint remover because of it possibly distorting the plastic, but i'll try an inconspicuous area. I have noticed that mid-america, as well as zip has a full SEM line and I plan on doing it correctly. thanks again.
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Auto Spray Strip might be okay. It's a little less caustic than the thicker strippers. Test it first.
In a pinch, lacquer thinner would possibly work, but would take more work on your part.
Whatever you strip has to be thoroughly cleaned and prepped before you redye.
In a pinch, lacquer thinner would possibly work, but would take more work on your part.
Whatever you strip has to be thoroughly cleaned and prepped before you redye.
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From: Monroe Louisiana
Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Auto Spray Strip might be okay. It's a little less caustic than the thicker strippers. Test it first.
In a pinch, lacquer thinner would possibly work, but would take more work on your part.
Whatever you strip has to be thoroughly cleaned and prepped before you redye.
In a pinch, lacquer thinner would possibly work, but would take more work on your part.
Whatever you strip has to be thoroughly cleaned and prepped before you redye.
Ruthie
