Removing Paint From Fenders???

[trimoto225dxl]

Anybody know the best solvents to use? what to apply/scrub with? Any help would be great!

-mike

[bigredhead]

do you know what was used to paint them ?

[trimoto225dxl]

looks like it's just regular spray paint because its all chipped up

[bigredhead]

Varsol or Methyl Hydrate should do the job.

soft bristle brush, and lots of fresh air and no sparks !

[trimoto225dxl]

Thanks, I'll pick some up and see how it works. When you say soft bristle brush do u mean with nylon bristles?

[bigredhead]

Even a rag would do, should rub right off with solvent.

a shoe brush, or kitchen nylon bristle brush would also work.

you don't want to gouge your plastics.. just remove the paint.. i'd soak a rag with solvent, and let it sit on there for a minute or so.. with any luck badabing !

test a spot under the fender before you go do the whole thing at once just in case.

[bigredhead]

epoxy thinner also works wonders on paint, but be careful not to melt your plastics... strong stuff ! use sparingly !

[trimoto225dxl]

allright, thanks


-mike

[ClayW]

I have herd that easy off oven cleaner works good. I personally use a sidegrinder. :naughty: LOL :p Just kidding. I dont paint my fenders. I buy new ones. :beer

[jeswinehart]

brake fluid will also soften up paint with out hurting plastic ,,,

john

[Studytime]

Not to sound like Mr. Safety, but depending on what you use you stand a chance of burning your skin.

Try gettin Aircraft Remover on your exposed skin. ;) You'll know exactly what I'm talking about.

If you are working with some sort of chemical remover with a high basicity, then certainly make sure you have on goggles and rubber chemical gloves.

Studytime

[bigredhead]

I assumed that was obvious...... maybe i shoulda not assumed.

For god sakes, wear gloves at least.. surgical gloves will work for a short amount of time, but they disintegrate quickly.. thick rubber fisherman's gloves or like above chemical gloves should be worn for anything stronger than methyl hydrate !