Tail lights
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From: Pearl River New York
Tail lights
The tail lights on my C6 were painted black by the previous owner. I would like to remove the paint and return them to stock, any suggestions what works best removing the paint. I tried alcohol which worked but very slowly and will be a tedious process
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From: Central MO
You can probably take it off with a fairly aggressive rubbing compound without messing up the original plastic.
Goof Off would probably work but I would be concerned it might melt the plastic, so I would test it on the back side of the plastic first.
Goof Off would probably work but I would be concerned it might melt the plastic, so I would test it on the back side of the plastic first.
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From: Billings Montana. Out in the wild west
You can probably find a good set of used ones pretty cheap in the "Parts for sale" section of this forum. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...le-wanted-115/
Le Mans Master
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From: Morris County New Jersey
I have used this stuff. You can get from any Home Depot or Lowes. I've used it on all my cars to remove things that are tough to take off without issue, but never on the taillights so test a small spot first. Have also used it on other projects to remove paint and glue.
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If it was done properly the lights were sanded before painting. Gonna be a chore to polish them back.
You can use a citrus based paint remover, it should not hurt the plastic. Test first just to be sure. It is sold in plastic bottles.
You can use a citrus based paint remover, it should not hurt the plastic. Test first just to be sure. It is sold in plastic bottles.
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