Dr_Shakalu

Okay, so I decided that I was going to paint the 2 plastic panels that cover the fuel injectors on my 1996 auto. After painting one, it looked like a disaster and I decided that maybe the original color wasn't that bad. My question is, what can I use to remove the paint and not harming the plastic. I'm hoping there's something to bring it back to it's original color. Thanks, Ed

1963SS

Unless you used watercolor or finger paint there's no hope for removing the paint without screwing up the plastic. The best you can do is to smooth it as best as possible prime, sand and get some paint made especially for plastic. Your local auto parts store should have it.

PLRX

What color you attempted and why ended up as a disaster?

Like Gunny said, you are done. You can try sand paper and re-do it or thinner but, the black plastic will end up with a white film or mark. Whatever you do, dont use carb or brake cleaner.

Ive seen many of these fuel rail covers painted and they only look good in glossy colors red, black and white.

Lets be honest, to each his own.

oldalaskaman

you can get new(to you) ones , cheap

a454corvette

Remove FRCs. Immerse in regular DOT3 brake fluid. Soak until paint wrinkles. Wash with soap and water. Reinstall FRCs.

We used to strip plastic models this way in my younger days.

dukeallen

I did that too, except we used easy off oven cleaner. They said it wouldn't cause cancer like brake fluid could. Just some nasty lung problems if you sniffed too much