Paint help

[992dr]

If my eyes aren't messing with me. It kinda looks like they just painted over the factory paint.

 

[LanceD]

If my eyes aren't messing with me. It kinda looks like they just painted over the factory paint.

That's what I'm saying. Trying to figure out the easiest way to get it off without damaging what's underneath

 

[CrashTestDummy]

Maybe try going at the edges with a plastic Bondo spreader, or other such device? I'd be REAL hesitant about using oven cleaner on it.

 

[LanceD]

Maybe try going at the edges with a plastic Bondo spreader, or other such device? I'd be REAL hesitant about using oven cleaner on it.

What about a heat gun? Will that damage the OEM paint?

 

[CobraKing]

What about a heat gun? Will that damage the OEM paint?

Heat gun could probably damage the paint. Try using a plastic razor blade at the corners and work your way slowly.

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Regular (metal) razor blades will scratch the paint but would be slightly more aggressive than the plastic. You'd probably have to wet sand and polish the grey paint if you opted to use the regular (metal) blades so try the plastic razor blades first.

 

[spectralen]

I think if you use a heat gun and keep warming up an area and not just one spot,you might be able to pull and peel it off like a decal. I used a heat gun to remove some decal from my PPV and as I peeled it would come off real nice as long as it wasn't too hot or too cold.

 

[Sevenevez]

i would just start with rubbing alcohol, maybe prep-sol, then move on to something more aggressive like laquer thinner, then you can try acetone. whatever starts to get it off without doing any damage to the stronger baked OEM finish underneath. just tackle small inconspicuous areas while finding the solution. i never heard of using oven cleaner though. use a product made to reduce car paint. even try a maroon 3M scotch pad (you can pretty much wet sand a whole car for paint with one of those, it might work)

 

[2011SSVHOE]

If you do go with a red scotch brite pad tape off the edges of the black with some heavy tape as to not scuff up the good OEM paint.

 

[jerryjoe28]

I think my fist attempt would be a high psi pressure washer with a rotary tip on it and see what all u could blast off of it. then move on to mildly aggressive cleaners like prepsol

 

[992dr]

I would think a heat gun would work just fine as long as you were patient and took your time. Like said, it would eventually peal off like a decal if you can work it enough.

I also thought and People would probably think I was crazy but maybe try some kind of paint remover. With all the eco friendly biodegradable products available, there has to be something out there that would make this easier for yah.
Brush on a little at a time and as soon as it starts breaking down, wipe it off with a rag.

Otherwise, heat gun

 

[LanceD]

Well I tried a little spot with the heat gun and plastic scraper. I can't tell if it was lightly sanded before painting or if I scratched it with the scraper. I guess either way I'll have to wet sand and buff later.

 

[LanceD]

Thought it was going ok with the heat gun...

I guess I got it too hot... Oops

 

[CobraKing]

@LanceD Damn bro, what's your expected timeframe on getting the truck on the road? That work looks ridiculously tedious.

 

[LanceD]

@LanceD Damn bro, what's your expected timeframe on getting the truck on the road? That work looks ridiculously tedious.

I’m currently driving it. I was planning on chiseling a little each weekend but now I’ll have to take it to a paint shop eventually

 

[CobraKing]

I’m currently driving it. I was planning on chiseling a little each weekend but now I’ll have to take it to a paint shop eventually

I hear you bud, might as well just start saving to have it repainted grey.

 

[992dr]

Man, that seriously is some tedious work.
If you're planning on getting it repainted, try some of that paint remover I had brought up. Might be able to get that top layer off with minimal damage to the OE paint/clear.

 

[CobraKing]

Man, that seriously is some tedious work.
If you're planning on getting it repainted, try some of that paint remover I had brought up. Might be able to get that top layer off with minimal damage to the OE paint/clear.

@992dr wouldn't the body shop repainting the car for him be able to strip off that layer of paint with something way more aggressive prior to painting?

 

[2011SSVHOE]

Yep, you would want to remove all the black, because you don't know how well it adheres to the factory paint.

 

[992dr]

@992dr wouldn't the body shop repainting the car for him be able to strip off that layer of paint with something way more aggressive prior to painting?

I would say so.
That was more or less for sh*ts and giggles to see what the outcome would be. Being curious myself doesn't help any haha.

 

[992dr]

Yep, you would want to remove all the black, because you don't know how well it adheres to the factory paint.

I agree.

I'd like to experiment with it to see the outcome. Pull out the da polisher and go to town. That's just me though