anyone know how to get paint off

Kadenx · 10-09-2003

without damaging plastic?? i gotta bring my car back to stock as much as possible
so i can trade it in for a type s rsx.....i have the dash and center console painted
and need to take the paint off.....i know they have spray can paint remover but
i think it damages plastic

im also looking for a few parts btw.....stock rear 01 sedan springs and the front grill

any and all help is appreciated

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Mr.Modify · 10-09-2003

ummm maybe gasoline? i heard that works but not sure if it wil harm the paint (even though i do spill it on my car everytime i pump gas) but my car still looks fine!! lol

edit: wait you wanna take off paint ? what kinda paint? like spray paint right? i misread it!!

Kadenx · 10-09-2003

i think its krylon spray....the cheap stuff

FALKEN · 10-09-2003

cant you just paint over them??

Kadenx · 10-09-2003

that grey color??...i guess i could....or just paint them all black....

FALKEN · 10-09-2003

id say just paint them black...

the dealer wont care as long as you dont point it out to them

Kadenx · 10-09-2003

ok....i got lots of black paint so that should be easy......so how much you want for that grill?

FALKEN · 10-09-2003

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Boilermaker1 · 10-09-2003

Don't use anything solvent based on plastic. You'll just melt it. You could either sand the paint off, or paint over it. If you did a good job, just leave it, tell them its a trim kit.

Kadenx · 10-09-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Boilermaker1
Don't use anything solvent based on plastic. You'll just melt it. You could either sand the paint off, or paint over it. If you did a good job, just leave it, tell them its a trim kit.

unfortunatly i didnt do a good job.......ill paint over it....its only gotta hold out for a few days
i guess........

xRiCeBoYx · 10-09-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Boilermaker1
Don't use anything solvent based on plastic. You'll just melt it. You could either sand the paint off, or paint over it. If you did a good job, just leave it, tell them its a trim kit.

so, using mineral spirits/paint thinner on plastic is a no-no?

prototype · 10-09-2003

use this stuff call afta comes in a white metal can.....that will take the paint off

Boilermaker1 · 10-10-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by xRiCeBoYx
so, using mineral spirits/paint thinner on plastic is a no-no?

Usually. Some plastics it won't do anything to, others it eats right through. If you can't be sure, then its a good idea to just not try it.