paint remover

[frsttimer]

ok so after searching and trying a bunch of methods that were on here for removing paint from hard bodies i searched my lhs no luck so almost gave up but went into the hardware store for one last look and came home with a winner its called motsenbocker's liftoff 4 graffiti remover works great and is safe on what ever the wally world jk body is made of also safe for lexan

[Blackvelvet]

For removing paint from die cast metal car bodies, I have used Mr Muscle oven cleaner. The caustic/ non environmentally friendly version.
I'm in New Zealand, don't know if you get it in the US.

IMPORTANT WARNING: I've only used it on Die Casts, never on Plastic - So I have no idea if it "eats " plastic.

Try it on some scrap of what you what to strip first.

[frsttimer]

Originally Posted by Blackvelvet

For removing paint from die cast metal car bodies, I have used Mr Muscle oven cleaner. The caustic/ non environmentally friendly version.
I'm in New Zealand, don't know if you get it in the US.

IMPORTANT WARNING: I've only used it on Die Casts, never on Plastic - So I have no idea if it "eats " plastic.

Try it on some scrap of what you what to strip first.

i tryed easy off oven cleaner pretty much the same thing and it didnt work well at all the stuff i got from the hardware store works great but thanks for the tip

[PIAACRAWLER]

I know this question was posted a month ago but I just needed to undo a botched paint job on a Lexan body. After trying everything in my shop on scraps of Lexan I discovered that Mineral Spirits did a great job of removing the paint and had no ill effects on the lexan. I easily wiped the paint off or most of the body with paper towels soaked in mineral spirits. Some areas took a little hard rubbing. I always have a few old tooth brushes in my tool box and one came in handy for getting the paint out of the tight spots.

The botched paint scheme on this car was primarily black, I was able to get all the black out of the body and repaint with white and yellow.

I hope this helps someone...

[HELLSUNICORN]

I have had good luck using carb cleaner.

[bigdodge88]

Originally Posted by PIAACRAWLER

I know this question was posted a month ago but I just needed to undo a botched paint job on a Lexan body. After trying everything in my shop on scraps of Lexan I discovered that Mineral Spirits did a great job of removing the paint and had no ill effects on the lexan. I easily wiped the paint off or most of the body with paper towels soaked in mineral spirits. Some areas took a little hard rubbing. I always have a few old tooth brushes in my tool box and one came in handy for getting the paint out of the tight spots.

The botched paint scheme on this car was primarily black, I was able to get all the black out of the body and repaint with white and yellow.

I hope this helps someone...

By mineral spirits do you mean mineral water?(i.e. perrier)

Justin

[PIAACRAWLER]

Originally Posted by bigdodge88

By mineral spirits do you mean mineral water?(i.e. perrier)

Justin

No, mineral spirits are a type of paint thinner used in oil paints. You can find it at most hardaware stores. It is not nearly as tasty as a fine mineral water...

[drewmaloy]

D.O.T break fluid for lexan bodies. place napkins on the inside of the body and poor away. let it set and scrub. youtube might have some videos also. goodluck peace

[J Mann]

I found brake cleaner works.

[po' riggity]

Another reason I love this place! I was looking at my bug body, realizing I hated the paint job on it... I guess I have ways to get the paint off and paint it the color I want.
Scott

[noflyzone]

Has anybody tried these methods on the pre painted bodies from Axial?

[bigdodge88]

Most people remove paint from lexan bodies with brake fluid.