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wgnwheel
02-09-2015, 06:06 PM
Suggestions on paint removal from the plastic SIII radiator grill -

lumpydog
02-09-2015, 07:14 PM
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?

wgnwheel
02-09-2015, 07:34 PM
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?

rwollschlager
02-09-2015, 08:18 PM
I've heard citristrip is pretty forgiving and very gentle. You could try it on a very small area first to see the results.

o2batsea
02-10-2015, 06:49 AM
lye?

Les Parker
02-10-2015, 10:30 AM
I still the better idea is to fit a new grille. Any efforts will not bring back the "newness" of the original finish.

LaneRover
02-10-2015, 10:54 AM
lye?

Acid dip won't harm anything - and I'll call in the morning.

wgnwheel
02-10-2015, 05:36 PM
Thank you all for the input -

LaneRover
02-10-2015, 07:43 PM
Just in case - note mine was a joke.