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noah2burchell
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PostPosted: Fri May 07, 2021 11:03 am    Post subject: Removing paint from wiring Reply with quote

The PO of my 1972 Super had it repainted, and the wiring in the trunk was painted too. No wiring was painted from the factory, right? What do you recommend to remove this paint without damaging the wire insulation, plastic junctions, and wiring cover? Have you had personal experience using this method?

Thank you all for the help.
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PostPosted: Fri May 07, 2021 1:10 pm    Post subject: Re: Removing paint from wiring Reply with quote

No wiring was painted but that is a common sloppy resto thing where everything gets oversprayed.

Here's another thread I found:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=600135

It mostly says Acetone or Paint Thinner
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PostPosted: Fri May 07, 2021 2:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Removing paint from wiring Reply with quote

you could try acetone or lacquer thinner
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