suzieffbaby

iTrader: (18)

hiya again! i purchased a front lip from a 94 civic ex. the only problem is that it's spray painted black . i was wondering how i would remove the paint from the abs plastic lip. i was wondering if anyone on this forum has done it before? i googled around and searched but didn't find what i was looking for. laquer, paint thinner, etc? just worried it might melt the plastic. i'm not looking to repaint so sanding it would be an issue. i just want the oem plastic look to match my side skirts (also unpainted). alrighty thanks in advance!

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

I was told oven cleaner would do it. Don't know what it would do to the lip though. Doubtful you can get it looking like it was never painted though.

thecruzs2007@yahoo.com

you trying to color match to bumper? or just take the black off?

suzieffbaby

iTrader: (18)

take off black. bumper is white. not trying to get it exactly like oem/new but the shiny black looks ridiculous. (and its chipping)

thecruzs2007@yahoo.com

yeah i know what your saying...idk if paint stripper will be the good choice cause it might ruin the lip...try something less powerfull..maybe paint thinner

suzieffbaby

iTrader: (18)

okok tyty. so put some paint thinner on a rag and start rubbing? you think that'll be okay for the plastic?

thecruzs2007@yahoo.com

paint thinner isnt as strong as paint stripper..so im assuming it wont hurt the plastic..dont qoute me on it thoo..try a small area of the lip first and see the reaction of the thinner on the plastic.. goodluck

sillyboi

bump cus i wanna remove paint off my side moldings.. i was thinking of repainting them trim black to give it a dull black look