paint removal from plastic

[mick znone]

is there a good way to get paint off plastic parts, i have a plastic mudguard that has been painted and i want to strip it back but keep the finish of the plastic if i can.

[kev edwards]

Use a blow torch Mick! you know you want to,

[mick znone]

Use a blow torch Mick! you know you want to,

https://youtu.be/qJepFc93rOs

[Garry.L]

If the original part was keyed correctly before paint then you're only real option is to try wet & dry sanding with something like 1200 grit, lots of soap and water, then take it VERY easy.

[mick znone]

im after the original plastic as the finish, no wish to repaint. just some moron has painted something clean the same colour as the plastic and now its chipping and peeling.

[mick znone]

and no keying was done because lucky to me he was a moron and i can see the shiny clean finish where it has peeled. I can try lightly tapping it all loose but you never know what has been done by some on here, blows me away.

[A1John]

Use brake fluid its slow but it works and does not effect the plastic.

[z1bman]

cover it in gaffer tape & put it in the freezer the plastic will contract loosening the paint & should come of when you remove the tape

[mick znone]

two options both possible for me, thanks guys i will move forward

[ZedHead]

get ir soft bead blasted - simples

[mick znone]

get ir soft bead blasted - simples

# but wouldnt that leave the shiny plastic with a dull finish

[ZedHead]

Maybe your tight

[mick znone]

ive always been tight but i gather you mean right but then you may mean tight

[jez1100r]

Blow it off with air line .fix a length of brake pipe to a blow gun you will get very hi pressure . If you have acsess to a compresser

[mick znone]

thanks Jez, a compressor is a piece of kit i havnt looked into as yet, been thinking of one though.