I have an original plastic shroud from the 60’s. A previous owner sprayed everything, like the fan shroud in this case. Any ideas how to safely remove this paint?
dashboard said
May 25, 2021
Wet sanding.
Derek69SS said
May 25, 2021
I would first try pressure-washing to see if you can get it to peel off that way. Paint doesn't adhere very well to a lot of plastics.
Sanding would be pretty tedious around the ribs, so a paint-stripper would be my next move.
jim larson said
May 25, 2021
I need to do the radiator also. I think I will try pressure washing first On both. Kind of worrying about how much pressure to use.
Lost in the 60s said
May 25, 2021
I wouldn't be too concerned about the pressure on plastic, but the fins on the radiator aren't going to like any pressure. Even a strong garden hose can fold them over. Is there a repair place near you that could soak it and remove the paint chemically ?
bowtie said
May 25, 2021
Look for Bulldog paint stripper. I have seen it used on modern bumper covers and it makes the paint dry up and crack-just about pops right off the part.
I have an original plastic shroud from the 60’s. A previous owner sprayed everything, like the fan shroud in this case. Any ideas how to safely remove this paint?
I would first try pressure-washing to see if you can get it to peel off that way. Paint doesn't adhere very well to a lot of plastics.
Sanding would be pretty tedious around the ribs, so a paint-stripper would be my next move.
I need to do the radiator also. I think I will try pressure washing first On both. Kind of worrying about how much pressure to use.
I wouldn't be too concerned about the pressure on plastic, but the fins on the radiator aren't going to like any pressure. Even a strong garden hose can fold them over. Is there a repair place near you that could soak it and remove the paint chemically ?