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ThrasherJP1984 · 06-21-2013, 05:28 PM

Does anybody know what kind of paint remover will work to get the paint off the inside of the factory door inserts without damaging the plastic???

Glen e · 06-21-2013, 05:35 PM

you can damage them....if you are not experienced at this thing. Polycarbonate is tricky stuff and I have seen people damage MC helmets by using the wrong remover.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 06-21-2013, 05:40 PM

Graffiti remover is pretty safe. That's what I sanction in my DIY thread. However, even with that there is still a potential to damage the plastic. That stuff is polycarbonate, so it's pretty sensitive.

Sanding is your safest bet - takes longer (a lot longer) but you'll have peace of mind knowing you're not damaging the plastic.

The Stig · 06-21-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

you will damage them....

Not true. There is a very well written DIY write up in the Guide to Camaro5 DIYs sticky

nUcLeArEnVoY · 06-21-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

Not true. There is a very well written DIY write up in the Guide to Camaro5 DIYs sticky

Thanks, Stig!

Glen e · 06-21-2013, 05:59 PM

its a great DIY.... but like the author of the DIY says above, polycarb is tricky stuff - I would take them off and let a body shop spray them...JUST MY OPINION...have mod my response above as we are on the same page

nUcLeArEnVoY · 06-21-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

its a great DIY.... but like the author of the DIY says above, polycarb is tricky stuff - I would take them off and let a body shop spray them...JUST MY OPINION...

Your suggestion definitely holds water for someone who is unsure. No matter what situation, the paint needs to be stripped off which is where the potential for damage lies. Hopefully a body shop will be able to do that more safely than a DIYer would.

All in all, sanding is the only way you won't irreparably damage the plastic, so you have to determine what's more important to you. The quick, easy and potentially risky way or the slow, difficult and certainly safe way.

ThrasherJP1984 · 06-21-2013, 10:35 PM

so for the sanding of the parts what grit did you use and what did you do after sanding? Like did you have to make it shiny or does wet sanding take care of it?

06-21-2013, 05:28 PM	#1
ThrasherJP1984 Drives: 2011 CGM V6 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 161	Need help with Door and Dash inserts!! Does anybody know what kind of paint remover will work to get the paint off the inside of the factory door inserts without damaging the plastic???

06-21-2013, 05:35 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	you can damage them....if you are not experienced at this thing. Polycarbonate is tricky stuff and I have seen people damage MC helmets by using the wrong remover. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 06-21-2013 at 06:17 PM.

06-21-2013, 05:59 PM	#6
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	its a great DIY.... but like the author of the DIY says above, polycarb is tricky stuff - I would take them off and let a body shop spray them...JUST MY OPINION...have mod my response above as we are on the same page __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 06-21-2013 at 06:15 PM.

06-21-2013, 05:40 PM	#3
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	Graffiti remover is pretty safe. That's what I sanction in my DIY thread. However, even with that there is still a potential to damage the plastic. That stuff is polycarbonate, so it's pretty sensitive. Sanding is your safest bet - takes longer (a lot longer) but you'll have peace of mind knowing you're not damaging the plastic.

06-21-2013, 10:35 PM	#8
ThrasherJP1984 Drives: 2011 CGM V6 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 161	so for the sanding of the parts what grit did you use and what did you do after sanding? Like did you have to make it shiny or does wet sanding take care of it?