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  • wgnwheel
    Low Range
    • Nov 2014
    • 20

    Paint removal - SIII radiator grill

    Suggestions on paint removal from the plastic SIII radiator grill -
  • lumpydog
    3rd Gear
    • May 2014
    • 383

    #2
    Originally posted by wgnwheel
    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?
    1968 Series IIa
    1997 Defender SW (Original Owner - Sold)

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    • wgnwheel
      Low Range
      • Nov 2014
      • 20

      #3
      Originally posted by lumpydog
      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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      • rwollschlager
        5th Gear
        • Sep 2007
        • 583

        #4
        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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        72 SIII 88
        67 SIIA 109
        82 SIII Stage 1 V8
        -- http://www.youtube.com/barnfind88 --

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        • o2batsea
          Overdrive
          • Oct 2006
          • 1199

          #5
          lye?

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          • Les Parker
            RN Sales Team - Super Moderator
            • May 2006
            • 2020

            #6
            I still the better idea is to fit a new grille. Any efforts will not bring back the "newness" of the original finish.
            Les Parker
            Tech. Support and Parts Specialist
            Rovers North Inc.

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            • LaneRover
              Overdrive
              • Oct 2006
              • 1743

              #7
              Originally posted by o2batsea
              lye?
              Acid dip won't harm anything - and I'll call in the morning.
              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

              http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...2&l=64cfe23aa2

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              • wgnwheel
                Low Range
                • Nov 2014
                • 20

                #8
                Thank you all for the input -

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                • LaneRover
                  Overdrive
                  • Oct 2006
                  • 1743

                  #9
                  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

                  http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...2&l=64cfe23aa2

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