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PZR
29th July 2003, 22:01
I'm doing up my bike (foolish boy)and need to take all the paint off the plastics as it reacting with the primers and bubbling. I probably need to sand it all back to the plastic but I hate sanding with a vengence.

I want to know if anyone has sucessfully used a paint stripper and not damaged the ABS plastics. Any clever advice anyone?
Dave
30th July 2003, 15:51
Phone Wairau paint center-good guys,really helpful
NZred
29th August 2003, 07:38
:rolleyes:  is that bike STILL off the road ..

I have a TL 125 S that I can rent to you ..  hahaha  :Oops:
Lee Rusty
29th August 2003, 11:59
elbow grease is the only way to go - anything else is to harsh
georgedubyabush
29th August 2003, 13:19
where can I find this elbow grease? Repco?:D
Lee Rusty
29th August 2003, 16:15
right next to the Moa Fat
What?
30th August 2003, 06:36
Depending on the paint, and more importantly the plastic, brake fluid may well be the magic elixir you seek, PZR. Try a bit on something that doesn't matter (like a broken fairing panel from a wrecker). Odds on it will lift the paint off without damaging the plastic. Use DOT3 fluid. DOT5 doesn't damage paint (in theory...):done: