Oilsmoke Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 The paint on my plastic is just to thick what is the best way to remove it so i can repaint it? I hate to soften it with to strong a solvent. Any vets have some great tips? Thx OILsmoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Boots Man Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 painthinner and some elbo grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oilsmoke Posted November 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Paint thinner not going to touch automobile paint. I was hoping someone had tried so type of stripper that won't soften the plastic. I was look for a brand. If I need allot of elbow grease I will sand it. But thx for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hash1250r Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Try using some aircraft stripper. I will take the paint and the skin off your fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 blast the surface at little further distance that usual. the eastwood catalog carries a blasting material that is designed specifically for this purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee370 Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Go to your local automotive paint distributor.... Ask them for a paint stripper that comes in an aerosol can. Its made for stripping paint off of the new style plastic bumpers. I believe its made by Kleanstrip or Talsol. As with anything make sure you test in a hidden area first. It should not hurt the plastic, but again TEST to make sure. I will check my catalogs at work tommorrow and see if I can get you a part #, cost and brand name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oilsmoke Posted November 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 Thx Banshee370 There is a Suppler in the next town I'll go saturday a check it out. Kleenstrip I have heard of it but never seen it work, I know MEK is great on metal. But i think the epa got a tight rope on that stuff. Talsol That is new to me. Oh On a side note Banshee370 Is there a PDF for a Banshee Service manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee370 Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 Thx Banshee370There is a Suppler in the next town I'll go saturday a check it out. Kleenstrip I have heard of it but never seen it work, I know MEK is great on metal. But i think the epa got a tight rope on that stuff. Talsol That is new to me. Oh On a side note Banshee370 Is there a PDF for a Banshee Service manual? DO NOT USE MEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant stress enough NOT to mess with that stuff. The reasons I say not to use it, is more for health reasons. it is EXTREMELY BAD shit to mess with! I'm around some nasty chemicals all day long and you couldnt pay me enough to handle that stuff. So please DO NOT use it. Here is a link to the factory service manual http://customautodesign.com/apps/Banshee.pdf I uploaded it to a friends server a while ago.... he doesnt mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee370 Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 Oilsmoke: I checked the Kleanstrip catalog and I didnt see it in there. It may be produced by Marson or otherwise known as Mar-hyde. I believe Talsol was bought out by Marson/Mar-hyde. I'll call the warehouse today to get you some info on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oilsmoke Posted November 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 OK on the MEK, I no it's bad shit.I wasn't planning to use it on plastic anyway that was why i stated Metal in that sentence. And thx for the Manual url. I check out the roostfest site Is it yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 mek will melt the plastic and is a pcb, highly cancer causing.another high risk way would be muratic acid. been using it to strip paint off of parts for chroming,whew, takes it right off.but get a lung full of it and your lunch is coming right up.burns the hair out of my nostrils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oilsmoke Posted November 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 Muratic Acid Don't poeple use that to clean head stones. Would it hurt the plastic. It is a milder form of acid isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee370 Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 (edited) mek will melt the plastic and is a pcb, highly cancer causing.another high risk way would be muratic acid. been using it to strip paint off of parts for chroming,whew, takes it right off.but get a lung full of it and your lunch is coming right up.burns the hair out of my nostrils. Shit man.... I "HOPE" you wear a mask when doing that! If not let me know and I will send you one! Thats not the stuff to play with! I've lost my father and friends to cancer caused from these chemicals... play it safe! Seriously. Oilsmoke> I appologize for not getting the info for you today. Things got a bit hectic for me and I didnt get the chance to call. I will tomorrow. Edited November 12, 2003 by banshee370 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtualbat Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 got to the local automotive paint supplier and ask for SEM bumper stripper it comes in spray cans bout 5-6 bucks a can might need 2 cans. make sure you rinse real well with water when done. also dont forget after you strip your plastics to use hot soapy water to sand with. any more questions pm me. i have painted many banshee bodys over the years. i aslo was a auto painter for 5 years but gave it up. my body wasnt taking kindly to the chemicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee370 Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 got to the local automotive paint supplier and ask for SEM bumper stripper it comes in spray cans bout 5-6 bucks a can might need 2 cans. make sure you rinse real well with water when done. also dont forget after you strip your plastics to use hot soapy water to sand with. any more questions pm me. i have painted many banshee bodys over the years. i aslo was a auto painter for 5 years but gave it up. my body wasnt taking kindly to the chemicals. Virtualbat: Thank you! If my brain didnt feal like it was going to explode this week then I would have remembered it was by SEM. I too gave up painting everyday.... Its very tempting to get back into it because the $ can be very good (at the right shop) but my health is worth more Another tip to stripping the plastic is to lightly rough up the finish(paint) with some 180g sand paper. (I normally recommend 80g but I dont want anyone digging too deep and hitting the plastic w/ 80g paper) Make sure you rough it up a little before you apply the paint stripper. This helps the paint stripper to work faster and easier since it has to get under the finish to remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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