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Dec 3, 2003 | 05:20 PM

Goodfella

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Paint Removal

Expert Time!!!!!

I have bought a 92 vette with a bad, and I mean very bad, paint job. I noticed that besides not taping over anything, there is some overspray on the engine. Does anyone have a clue as how I can get this removed. Please Help!!!

Dec 3, 2003 | 05:58 PM

edsalinas

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Re: Paint Removal (Goodfella)

Try acetone & a rag, but not on anything plastic or rubber??

Dec 3, 2003 | 08:05 PM

vinnies87

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Re: Paint Removal (edsalinas)

worked for me :iagree:

Dec 3, 2003 | 10:39 PM

Curveit

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Re: Paint Removal (Goodfella)

Welcome to the forum!!!

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Dec 4, 2003 | 08:13 AM

Goodfella

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Re: Paint Removal (Curveit)

Thanks for the tips.

Any recommendations for the plastic or hoses?

Dec 4, 2003 | 10:26 AM

C10 JDR

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Re: Paint Removal (Goodfella)

T-Cut?

Dec 4, 2003 | 01:51 PM

Goodfella

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Re: Paint Removal (britvette)

Little confused about T-Cut. Please advise.

Dec 4, 2003 | 04:56 PM

Goodfella

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Re: Paint Removal (Goodfella)

Does anyone have anymore recommendations to get paint off of the plastic under the hood? :confused:

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Dec 4, 2003 | 05:45 PM

edsalinas

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Re: Paint Removal (Goodfella)

You could try using some paint thinner then wipe it off real quick with a different rag with soapy water, try it in an area that's not real visible first?

EDIT: Just do very small areas at a time....

[Modified by edsalinas, 3:46 PM 12/4/2003]

[Modified by edsalinas, 3:47 PM 12/4/2003]

Dec 4, 2003 | 05:50 PM

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brdd

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Re: Paint Removal (Goodfella)

Try enamel reducer. Experiment in an area that does not show. You can buy a gallon at any real parts store.....the ones which sell paint supplies to professionals. :thumbs:

Dec 6, 2003 | 06:31 AM

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Midnite 88

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Re: Paint Removal (brdd)

I've had good luck with XYLENE/XYLOL . As others have said, try in an inconspicuous area first.

Mike.

Dec 8, 2003 | 08:50 AM

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Goodfella

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Re: Paint Removal (Midnite 88)

Thanks for all the tips. The pre-holiday season has put a major slowdown onto my projects, however, these tips will come into place during the small break the military gets. Thanks. :flag

Dec 8, 2003 | 05:53 PM

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HapAFcop

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Re: Paint Removal (Goodfella)

Check Mid America or Eckler's. One of them has a product specifically for removing paint from fiberglass and plastics.

Dec 16, 2003 | 10:15 AM

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Re: Paint Removal (Goodfella)

Sorry for delay in replying. T-cut is a mild abrasive liquid sold to remove tar, oxidation etc on automotive paintwork, also polishes brass, alloy etc

http://www.tetrosyl.com/_viewProd.cf...ration&pid=400