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Sofia74
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 Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 2:55 pm Post subject: Removing some overspray paint from trim |
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I purchased through this site a couple pieces of trim. Big improvement over my originals but they do have a bit of green overspray on them. Any suggestions on how to carefully remove it without damaging the finish?
And yes, I will then try to polish them...
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: Removing some overspray paint from trim |
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I would use 0000 steel wool.
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Sofia74
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| Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: Removing some overspray paint from trim |
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Any danger of eating through the plating? Go slow? Or is it so fine that it won't?
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| Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: Removing some overspray paint from trim |
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Use some paint thinner along with the 0000. It will help loosen it up and act as a lubricant.
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Chickensoup
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| Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 9:11 pm Post subject: Re: Removing some overspray paint from trim |
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| Glenn wrote: |
| Use some paint thinner along with the 0000. It will help loosen it up and act as a lubricant. |
Good to know. I have some headlight rings that have the same issue. Thanks Glenn.
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