Paint removal from plastic fender? Help Please!

[MRSOUND]

I'm looking for suggestions for how to remove paint from a fender without damaging it beyond refurbishment. One of the PO's decided they wanted a "cow" trike? It's a black fender with coats of red with white over top and looks to be brushed on pretty thick in some areas. I read through "chainsaw's" thread in the world class help section and have gotten the sand paper grits to follow his process but first need to remove this paint. I tried using a 3M ultra fine grit sanding block/sponge but 1 1/2 hrs later (2nd pic) i've barely "touched the surface"! Hoping to wake up to some helpful suggestions!

[VintageHondaKid]

I've heard that gel type paint remover will work and not harm the plastic

[just ben]

if you go to an automotive paint supply store they have a stripper that is meant for plastic and rubber.brake fluid also works but is very slow. the gel stripper mentioned above wil soften the plastic, restoration after that will be impossible

[badass350x]

Just go too the local hardware store and get the cheapest spray on stripper, spray it on wait for it too bubble wipe off then wash off with soap and water! No need for anything Expensive... done it many times!

[bkm]

I've used the brake fluid trick and it worked great. Just soak a rag and wipe it on liberally. I let it sit overnight and the paint pretty much just wiped off the next day.

[110klt]

I have used Aircracaft paint remover on metal and man did it work. I have never tried this version "just for plastics" but here is a link

http://www.wmbarr.com/product.aspx?catid=82&prodid=45

[hoosierlogger]

The search function will bring up enough suggestions to make your head spin. Not quite as many threads about it as there is about oil, but pretty close.

[Orangecnty250r]

Let me know what works! I was told soaking parts in Wesley's Bleach White would work without etching the plastics...never tried it. I have this issue with an NOS Part! My first ride ever was a 1983 rm 80....I bought new factory YELLOW plastics from suzuki when available. The right side panel came painted metallic silver...beautiful gloss yellow under it....have to get down to it!!

[scuba]

I prefer using oven cleaner. I spray it on heavy and let it sit for a few hours and then take the fenders to a carwash for a high pressure hose down. This will take off like 98% of the paint, all but what is in-beaded into any scratches. and then I follow up with a good hand washing to remove the rest.

[MRSOUND]

Quite the variation of products and methods. I appreciate all the feedback! Want to try something someone already used and got positive results as I believe this fender has the potential to clean up well in the end and don't want to ruin it. After some thought I currently have the fender covered with easy-off oven cleaner. SCUBA I hope your right! will know in an few hours. The sizzling sound as I applied it scares me a little. Will post results when I get back from the car wash later.

[MRSOUND]

Ok...Heres a pic after first application of easy-off oven cleaner. Left it on for approx. 1 hr and took it to the car wash and power washed it. If you compare to pics in first post you can see it took off 90% of the white paint that was on top. Applied second helping. Guess I'll see if it takes the red/silver coats off next! Nice shiny spots on either side are where decals were (painted as well). Don't know if they cleared off easy due to oven cleaner or just because of high water pressure? I'll update again after I power wash off second application.

[daniel_250r]

big 2000 psi pressure washer nuff said

[MRSOUND]

Well second round took off more but not all. Next round will just have to be good ole elbow grease. Removing the paint also uncovered some deeper gauges Still total time actually "working" the fender maybe fifteen minutes with oven spray($5) & car wash ($9). Time savings enormous. (thanks scuba) Will keep updating progress if anyone is interested? Gotta get the rest of the paint off then going to follow "chainsaws" thread to see what kind of finish I can obtain.

[1987350x]

I'm very interested in your progress. Please continue updating
I have fenders that has been painted black and would love to bring it back to white.

[just ben]

so your 14 bucks in. the proper stripper is 9 bucks and will wash the paint off with a garden hose.if your pleased with the results thats all that matters. have fun with the sanding and polishing,thats where the real time will come in. I had 6-7 hrs into just a radiator shroud