Striping paint from plastic

[vivid white]

Hi all,

Previous owner on my car decided to spray the front vents either side of the Renault badge with black paint. No prep just sprayed it straight on, this has now started to flake off and looks a right mess.

Anyone got any quick and easy tips for getting the paint off?

Thanks

 

[Rogue]

Nitromoors?

 

[Roy]

Sand paper and a lot of time

 

[Willis]

Heatgun might help if the paint is cracking already.

Also, like Rogue and Royston have said above, both very good suggestions.

 

[Roy]

Want to do my diamonds the same time ????

 

[vivid white]

Sand paper and a lot of time

Roy you spoil sport. This method doesn't sound quick or easy

 

[Roy]

don't I know it.Thats my job for the week Sand down the diamonds and get some fresh paint on them.Not looking forward to it but keeps me out of trouble lol

 

[vivid white]

Got to keep yourself busy otherwise all hell could break loose.

I have been thinking about getting the vents sprayed black again anyway so will probably go down that route and let the sprayer deal with cleaning them up again

 

[930Tech]

Nitromoors?

Is'nt that a bit strong for plastics?

 

[A2ON]

would probally be easier to buy new or from a breaker the parts no paint or hassle etc

 

[Roy]

Got to keep yourself busy otherwise all hell could break loose.

I have been thinking about getting the vents sprayed black again anyway so will probably go down that route and let the sprayer deal with cleaning them up again

Thought about sending them to Sprayshack ???? I could ask if we could do another group buy

 

[BenW]

I'd be buying parts from a crashed 197.

The previous guy must have done a really bad job, I sprayed mine with bumper paint after just a thorough clean with APC and they're good as new over a year on

 

[Roy]

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[Chrisgti6]

The previous guy must have done a really bad job, I sprayed mine with bumper paint after just a thorough clean with APC and they're good as new over a year on

I did mine recently, no issues so far. They look soooo much better than the faded grey colour they seem to turn.

I'd imagine they were covered in some back to black **** that he didn't clean off before spraying. I wouldn't buy new ones as I think they are about £70.