Stripping Dulso finish
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Heel & Toe
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Did the brake fluid melt the plastic? Do you just wash the brake fluid off when the crap starts to come loose? What did you refinish it with? I have some plasticoat spray that someone said would work fine, but am leaning toward paint so as not to have the sticky mess again.
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
I have heard of nobody having sucess with that crap. I would suggest buying a new surround on Ebay if you can. By the time you add up the cost of paint, prep and your time. Just an idea
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-93...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-93...Q5fAccessories
Last edited by Goldcylon; Jun 12, 2010 at 06:13 PM.
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do a search within C4 for "dulso". i've found a couple threads/links that should give you the information you need...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...so-pieces.html
http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip
hope this helps...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...so-pieces.html
http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip
hope this helps...
Burning Brakes
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From: Charlotte NC
I soaked mine for about 25 mins in lacquer thinner. Then used a blow gun and 150psi to remove the dulso. Worked great. I got 95% of it off that way and the remaining I used hot watter and a strong thumb. 
The lacquer thinner WILL eat the plastic if you leave it for a long long time. Just keep an eye on it and remove it and dry it quickly if it starts to soften the plastic. I had good luck with mine, The dulso gave away before the plastic. I then painted it with a 25% gloss 2k urethane.
It now looks the way it SHOULD
BEFORE
AFTER
The lacquer thinner WILL eat the plastic if you leave it for a long long time. Just keep an eye on it and remove it and dry it quickly if it starts to soften the plastic. I had good luck with mine, The dulso gave away before the plastic. I then painted it with a 25% gloss 2k urethane.
It now looks the way it SHOULD
BEFORE
AFTER
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Did the brake fluid melt the plastic? Do you just wash the brake fluid off when the crap starts to come loose? What did you refinish it with? I have some plasticoat spray that someone said would work fine, but am leaning toward paint so as not to have the sticky mess again.
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