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    Suggestions on paint removal from the plastic SIII radiator grill -

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    Quote Originally Posted by wgnwheel View Post
    Suggestions on paint removal from the plastic SIII radiator grill -
    You can still pick up NOS S3 radiator grills. Maybe costs less than the effort to remove paint from an old one?
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    Quote Originally Posted by lumpydog View Post
    You can still pick up NOS S3 radiator grills. Maybe costs less than the effort to remove paint from an old one?
    The effort is not a big deal - there are only a few layers - Don't think the industrial stuff I used to remove the layers of MOD paint would be smart to use on the plastic, or would brake fluid - I wonder about the Citrus based removers? Ideas?

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    I've heard citristrip is pretty forgiving and very gentle. You could try it on a very small area first to see the results.
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    lye?

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    I still the better idea is to fit a new grille. Any efforts will not bring back the "newness" of the original finish.
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    Quote Originally Posted by o2batsea View Post
    lye?
    Acid dip won't harm anything - and I'll call in the morning.
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    Thank you all for the input -

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    Just in case - note mine was a joke.
    1958 107 SW - Sold to a better home
    1965 109 SW - nearly running well
    1966 88 SW - running but needing attention
    1969 109 P-UP

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