Removing paint from plastic pieces
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Removing paint from plastic pieces
Hi,
I just bought a 95 civic hatch in red. The previous owner had painted the interior platic vents/door handles/ dash piece behind wheel a bright shinny red. The color is killing me. Would I be able to maybe soak the pieces in paint thinner and get the paint off or Do I have to buy all new pieces. He said the paint was just regular spray can paint.
Adam
I just bought a 95 civic hatch in red. The previous owner had painted the interior platic vents/door handles/ dash piece behind wheel a bright shinny red. The color is killing me. Would I be able to maybe soak the pieces in paint thinner and get the paint off or Do I have to buy all new pieces. He said the paint was just regular spray can paint.
Adam
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^^ what makes big things tricky? do i run the risk of ruining the original color? cuz the original color is the same as my plastics, soo i just need to get the black paint off. i'll try the brake fluid on a small corner or something and see what happens.
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I thought there was a FAQ on honda-tech, and I was right. Here you go.
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=598255
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=598255
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/\ /\ Wow, what a waste of time.
Go to wal-mart or checker/autozone and buy some PEELER.
This aresol product removes paint and SHOULD not (test first!) damage any plastic. I have cleaned up several interiors/rims/dashes/mufflers etc with this product.
But remember to try not to breathe it in.
Go to wal-mart or checker/autozone and buy some PEELER.
This aresol product removes paint and SHOULD not (test first!) damage any plastic. I have cleaned up several interiors/rims/dashes/mufflers etc with this product.
But remember to try not to breathe it in.
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^^^ i don't see how using a harsh chemical thats 1: bad to breath and 2: runs the risk of ruining the stock paint is better than using something safe and "tried an tru" ....
i think i'll use the brake fluid method. i'll just let it soak and keep switching it around every once and a while as i'm working on other projects.
i think i'll use the brake fluid method. i'll just let it soak and keep switching it around every once and a while as i'm working on other projects.
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Ok, for one, there is no "stock paint" on plastic parts. 2, yes it is bad for you inhale but no more than spray paint, ie DO IT OUTSIDE and is probably a lot safer/cleaner than getting brake fluid all over the place.
Chemical strippers are more "tried and true" then soaking shit in brake fluid. And plus they take half the time.
Chemical strippers are more "tried and true" then soaking shit in brake fluid. And plus they take half the time.