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Mopar Garage => Paint, Body & Trim => Topic started by: xp29f8b on September 21, 2005, 07:44:55 PM

Title: removing paint from plastic
Post by: xp29f8b on September 21, 2005, 07:44:55 PM
Is there any way to do this without harming the plastic? My dash has been painted so many times that the details are dull. I know thinner will melt the plastic and sanding is very tedious and can also dull the details. Any help is appreciated
Title: Re: removing paint from plastic
Post by: B5 Charger on September 21, 2005, 11:57:54 PM
I have heard of guys using a non-acetone nail polish remover to strip model car bodies but I don't know if that would work on your dash.  If I remember right they said it was acetone that eats the plastic.  You might try the auto body shop n your area to see if they carry anything.  I have bead blasted painted plastics in my blast cabinet at very low air pressure with good results but never a dash panel.  I have a spare end cap laying around that I might practice on and let you know.
Title: Re: removing paint from plastic
Post by: 69hemi on September 22, 2005, 08:15:18 PM
Dow Oven Cleaner and a nylon brush, wear rubber gloves.
Title: Re: removing paint from plastic
Post by: xp29f8b on September 22, 2005, 09:29:03 PM
Thanks, I'll give it a shot