Ben's Z Posted April 11, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 11, 2011 I need to strip the paint off my taillight surround. Do you think glass media in a blast cabinet would be too harsh on the plastic? I was thinking of turning the pressure down real low and testing a spot on the back of the panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzi Lon Posted April 11, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 11, 2011 I used paint stripper, that way I didn't have to try to remove the chrome surround without bending, or blasting to oblivion. Worked real well.Bonzi Lon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScanlon Posted April 11, 2011 Share #3 Posted April 11, 2011 If they truly ARE plastic, the MEK in the stripper would likely deform them or mar the surface beyond repair. Additionally, the MEK would seep under the chrome trim piece on the light opening's edge and cause you trouble when you re-painted. You may have dodged a bullet.E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben's Z Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted April 11, 2011 If I wanted to ruin it I would just run it over with my truck. That plastic would be in a gooie pile using a chemical stripper. I think you have a 240z though which is metal, safe there.I used paint stripper, that way I didn't have to try to remove the chrome surround without bending, or blasting to oblivion. Worked real well.Bonzi Lon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzi Lon Posted April 11, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 11, 2011 Sorry about that. Missed the word "plastic" and what year car you have in your signature.Bonzi Lon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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