Removing paint from hood vent louvers

[ldlabata]

Hello everyone.

Has anybody tried to remove paint from the plastic hood vent louvers that came with the 77-78 280Z?

I need some advice as to what is the best way to remove the paint without hurting the plastic. Obviously harsh chemicals are not the answer. Thank you in advance.

[CoastGuardZ]

American Drummond makes a paint remover in a spray can which I think is safe for plastic. Best bet is to find some stuff and read the labels.

Might want to try a boat supply place too, a lot of boats are fiberglass and require special chemicals too.

I wouldn't think sandblasting would be safe and definitely not a sander. Maybe if you used a bunch of different grades of sand paper and gradually worked the paint off. ie: 120-440???

My $.02

Good luck

Nate:cross-eye

[EScanlon]

Sandblasting isn't done ONLY with sand. You also have Glass Bead, Walnut Shells, Aluminum Oxide to mention jsst a few of the various media available.

Don't forget you also have the air pressure to work with. You don't have to use the most agressive media and 100 pounds of pressure, you could also go with 20 pounds and glass bead or walnut shells.

Check the Eastwood Catalog for a better description of the different blasting medias.