Removing spray paint from plastic...???

[Speedway73]

What's a good product or method to use to remove spray paint from plastic fenders and gas tanks?? I picked up an '86 Tecate that the previous owner had painted over. I don't care if the plastic is faded as long as it's the original green color.

[likestrikes]

I'd try laquer thinner.

[HondaYamaha rider]

Lacker or enamal thinner and some rubbing with a cloth should do the trick.
Congrates on the trecate!:D I wish I could get my hands on one of those:cry: Oh well, Congrates again.

HondaYamaha rider

[dads]

I use auto paint stripper. get it at auto zone. works good.
most paint wipes off with a rag.

[Speedway73]

Thanks guys...I'll give it a shot.:D

[scary132]

Just make sure what ever paint remover you use is save for plastics so it doesn't melt them. I've never done it.... but after I got them as clean as I could with the paint remover, I would "wetsand" them with steel wool til all the scratches, etc are cleaned out and all the paint is gone. After it is all clean and dull, wipe a couple coats of PC Plastic Renew (I got it from rockymountainatv.com) to bring the shine back.

[Speedway73]

Just make sure what ever paint remover you use is save for plastics so it doesn't melt them. I've never done it.... but after I got them as clean as I could with the paint remover, I would "wetsand" them with steel wool til all the scratches, etc are cleaned out and all the paint is gone. After it is all clean and dull, wipe a couple coats of PC Plastic Renew (I got it from rockymountainatv.com) to bring the shine back.

Good idea. I'll try it. It's GOT 2 B better than the crappy paint that's on there now.

[joe45]

just use a pressure washer with real hot water.