How to remove paint from plastic
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How to remove paint from plastic
I tried painting my fuel rail covers with Red Caliper paint...i used that because it was so close to my cars paint color and also because it said it would withstand 500 deg temp. Well it didnt come out well and looks like crap and i cant seem to find anyone with a pair of them with the two fuel line holes for sale so i need to remove the paint from the old ones. anyone know how to get paint off plastic? I figure i cant use those paint remover products because it will probably melt the plastic. any Ideas? thanks
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I tried painting my fuel rail covers with Red Caliper paint...i used that because it was so close to my cars paint color and also because it said it would withstand 500 deg temp. Well it didnt come out well and looks like crap and i cant seem to find anyone with a pair of them with the two fuel line holes for sale so i need to remove the paint from the old ones. anyone know how to get paint off plastic? I figure i cant use those paint remover products because it will probably melt the plastic. any Ideas? thanks
Suggestion! Paint a piece of similar plastic and then try the brake fluid removal process. If it does not work you are not out anything.
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I would just let the paint harden and then sand smooth, Primer them, sand again and primer them again and paint them and then clear them.
Mine are painted with just regular paint and clear and no issues.
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you could go to harbor freight or any other place that might sell them and get a portable sand blaster...it does a good job of removing the paint and not damaging the plastic...it has worked for me in the past....paint is removed and the sand seems to just bounce off the plastic....worth a try...
http://www.harborfreight.com/portabl...kit-37025.html
I also agree with what Mr. Bill said......treat the color you have now kinda like a primer filler...sand smooth, primer and paint again...
http://www.harborfreight.com/portabl...kit-37025.html
I also agree with what Mr. Bill said......treat the color you have now kinda like a primer filler...sand smooth, primer and paint again...
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I agree with Mr.Bill - let it dry, sand it down, primer it and then repaint. My FRCs are painted using the same paint that goes on the exterior of the car. Been that way for years and no problems at all. Just be sure to clearcoat the paint to help protect it and give it a nice shine.
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Thanks everyone, Yeah I will try sanding and primering them like Mr Bill said and if that doesnt work maybe try sandblasting them. I already have a post in the for sale section but no luck so far. thanks again everyone
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I had to remove a bad paint job from a Fast intake was advised to use Super Clean degreaser an let it soak, worked very well on had to use a small brush in the tight areas.Remember let it soak over night and take your time.
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there is a product called "crud cutter" that you can get from home depot (and i assume other hardware types. it won't harm plastic and should remove the paint (of course it does depend on how thick it was applied as to how effective and how much work will be involved in removal). the easiest as previously described would be to sand what you have, prime it, sand it and then paint it the way you want it.