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. LOL Just kidding. I dont paint my fenders. I buy new ones.

[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 !