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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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hi. i painted some interior panels mysef, and even tho it came out good and matches the exterior... i hate it, and i want it back to the original gray.
does anyone know how i can get the paint off without ruinin the plastic?
 
Old Aug 24, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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Oh, yeah, I've seen that done on "Unique Whips"with a rattle-can. Never have understood painting the dashboard face.
 
Old Aug 24, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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yea well i hate it lol!
 
Old Aug 24, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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dude, you got a problem. try to take it off with reducer. NOT lacqer thinner. other than that it'll have to ware off. everything eats plastic if u sand it it wares it. your stuck with it. bubba
 
Old Aug 24, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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repaint it gray is the easyest way. bubba
 
Old Aug 24, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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thanks. im not sure i know what reducer is tho.

i have the dye that is the same color of the interior. it sprays like spray paint. i got it from my old work.

its only the dash and trim around the passenger vent.
guess i could just get gray ones from s10 warehouse or somethin
 
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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Have you researched soda blasting? Its suppose to be one of the best ways to remove paint from plastic safely. Its just like sand blasting exept they use food grade baking soda.
 
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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no i havent. thanks tho....ill check it out
 
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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Soda blasting will remove the paint, but you won't be left with a shiny surface... It'll take the sheen off of the plastic surface.
 
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Soda blasting will remove the paint, but you won't be left with a shiny surface... It'll take the sheen off of the plastic surface.
Is there any way to remove paint off of plastic without dulling the shine?
 



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