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Remove paint from plastic?

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Mark-Mi

03-15-2008 08:12:38




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How do I safely remove from this plastic knob? Thanks guys ~ Mark




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Mark-Mi

03-16-2008 09:03:29




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 Re: Remove paint from plastic? in reply to Mark-Mi, 03-15-2008 08:12:38  
Thanks for all the replies. Dick interesting company you have,I trust your knowledge in plastics or resins should I say.
Mark



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Eric SEI

03-15-2008 11:34:50




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 Re: Remove paint from plastic? in reply to Mark-Mi, 03-15-2008 08:12:38  
There is (or was) a product called "Unpaint" that is sold at model railroad shops that is intended to safely strip paint from plastics.



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Dick L

03-15-2008 17:35:27




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 Just A Tidbit in reply to Eric SEI, 03-15-2008 11:34:50  
Thermoset plastic is technically not a plastic. It is a phenolic resin which does not melt. Bakelite is a company trade name and even though other company's manufacture the same type resin under other names it is most often called bakelite regardless.



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Bob85355

03-15-2008 09:12:21




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 Re: Remove paint from plastic? in reply to Mark-Mi, 03-15-2008 08:12:38  
I put parts like that in a pan of hot water until the paint loosens, usually about 8 to 10 minutes.

Bob



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msb

03-15-2008 08:55:46




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 Re: Remove paint from plastic? in reply to Mark-Mi, 03-15-2008 08:12:38  
Try Goof Off or Goo Gone. Won't hurt the plastic. Available at all fine Wal Mart Stores



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Leon R

03-15-2008 08:31:21




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 Re: Remove paint from plastic? in reply to Mark-Mi, 03-15-2008 08:12:38  
I would sand it smooth with progressively finer wet dry paper, finishing with 2000 grit and then polish it up on a rouge wheel.



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mixaplix

03-15-2008 08:25:10




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 Re: Remove paint from plastic? in reply to Mark-Mi, 03-15-2008 08:12:38  
you can try a bit of brake fluid (test a smal spot first) with that said,can you just sand it smooth and prime and paint it rather than trying to remove whats on there?



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DickL

03-15-2008 08:57:32




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 Re: Remove paint from plastic? in reply to mixaplix, 03-15-2008 08:25:10  
That is made from thermoset plastic. Same type of plastic used on cooking pot handles and lid knobs. Also distributor caps. A soft wire wheel can be used with care as well as sand paper. It does not melt with a little friction. Stripper does not melt it either.



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