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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 08:56 AM
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Default How to remove paint from molding?

The hatch im buying has silver paint on the moldings. yuck!
What can I use to remove it safely?
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 09:16 AM
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just take em off
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 10:02 AM
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no...
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 01:22 PM
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Default Re: How to remove paint from molding? (99MRSI)

N-E-1?
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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Default Re: How to remove paint from molding? (99MRSI)

i would think a heat gun would do the trick or a little paint thinner, either way it might discolor the plastic so be careful.
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 07:00 PM
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The idiot painted the plastic by the wipers and the lower grill too!!! yuk
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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either buy new plastic, or call your local body shop and ask
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Old Jan 4, 2003 | 11:36 PM
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TTT cuz I don't want to sand it all....
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