tire 10 Report post Posted October 11, 2009 So I need to get my mtech1 bumper prepped for paint. Quick question: What can I use to strip the old paint off it? It definitely all needs to be stripped as half of it has already flaked off. I can't find a paint stripper that wont damage the plastic . Water blaster doesn't have any affect. Ta Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted October 11, 2009 elbow grease and sand paper lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted October 11, 2009 I got paint stripper from supercheap. Cheap stuff in a small can thing, use a tooth brush to brush it all over the bumper, leave it to soak in about 5 mins. Then wipe it off with paint thinners and it strips all the paint off. Did this with my m-tech2 front valance, which I guess would be the same time of plastic and left no damage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 12, 2009 I got paint stripper from supercheap. Cheap stuff in a small can thing, use a tooth brush to brush it all over the bumper, leave it to soak in about 5 mins. Then wipe it off with paint thinners and it strips all the paint off. Did this with my m-tech2 front valance, which I guess would be the same time of plastic and left no damage. Too scared too use paint stripper aye. My bumper is genuine and I'd hate to fcuk it. I found an orbital sander and an angle grinder in the family shed so i'l get cracking with those and play it safe. Cheers tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2009 I used a product called "Bumper Stripper" to try and prep my Mtech front lip ready for painting. What a waste of money. Useless crap. Used a whole large can and still didn't take all the paint off. Ended up with sand paper and hand/machine sanding. Like you I had some of the paint flaking off. Found out what caused it too. The one and only time I ever let the missus drive my car (had to pick up from garage) she bounced it coming out of the garage driveway. NEVER again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quinn 1 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 I just noticed you're listed as being in Oz, so this probably wont help. How ever when I was in Panelbeating Supplies in Onehunga (ph no: 09-634 1670) they had a paint stripper for plastic bumpers and the guy said it was very good. I haven't got to the panel beating point of my project yet so can't tell you if it works but its going to be the first thing I try unless I'm told its crap by someone who's tried it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Cheers guys. Haven't tackled it yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 I just noticed you're listed as being in Oz, so this probably wont help. How ever when I was in Panelbeating Supplies in Onehunga (ph no: 09-634 1670) they had a paint stripper for plastic bumpers and the guy said it was very good. I haven't got to the panel beating point of my project yet so can't tell you if it works but its going to be the first thing I try unless I'm told its crap by someone who's tried it.This is the stuff I used (unsuccessfully) from the same company to. Cost for the can plus freight was over $50.00 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quinn 1 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 This is the stuff I used (unsuccessfully) from the same company to. Cost for the can plus freight was over $50.00 Ah cheers sp8s, I'll keep looking for a better product then. Did it work at all? The guy seemed pretty adamant it was good (but he was a salesman...). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted October 15, 2009 Cant really say it didn't work as there were a couple of spots where it worked but that was next to where the paint was chipped off. I will say it didn't hurt the plastic though. It may work ok on bumpers that have had a nasty paint job but wont touch the factory paint. It does say on the can it wont work on factory hardened paint jobs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted October 15, 2009 Just a thought...as I havent tried it....but brake fluid attacks factory paint... try giving that a go... it wont hurt your plastic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted October 15, 2009 Hahaha ^^^^^^ That made my day - good giggle and I never thought of brake fluid even though in the past I have been very careful not to spill on the paint As Homer would say "Dohhh" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted October 15, 2009 Seriously... I wasnt trying to be funny...brake fluid stuffs clearcoat and softens paint.. worth a try and then attack it with thinners and a rag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 31, 2009 (edited) The brake fluid didn't appear to attack the paint at all where I daubed it on... myabe if I soaked it in a bath of the stuff over night it would have done something? It didn't damage the plastic at all. Sanded it with 40 - 120 - 240 - 400 wet grits. Its such a bitch to get in all the curves etc! What do you think? Max Edited October 31, 2009 by tastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted October 31, 2009 Looks good. Are you swapping the Zender front off for Tech1? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 It was actually tech1 all along Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
