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gjarzabek009 · 12-30-2011, 01:21 PM

Painted my bezels but want to go a different route and I need to get the paint off, they won't sand off so I was thinking using a remover/thinner to get the paint off. Would it damage the bezels?

nyrfan · 12-30-2011, 01:25 PM

I would imagine it may melt the bezels (as the are plastic). You can pick up a brand new set for around $60.

mouse · 12-30-2011, 01:25 PM

If the Bezels are plastic, paint thinner will damage them. if you are just wanting to change their color again, use a "Scotch-Brite " pad to scuff up the surface, and repaint them. no big deal.

Coop 2010 · 12-30-2011, 01:29 PM

If they are plastic Lacquer thinner will work but it might damage the chrome finish. Paint remover will definitly damage the plastic, it is very harsh. If they are metal either one would be fine.

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Originally Posted by gjarzabek009

Painted my bezels but want to go a different route and I need to get the paint off, they won't sand off so I was thinking using a remover/thinner to get the paint off. Would it damage the bezels?

I would just scuff and repaint the new color if that's your plan.

HAHA Mouse beat me....

gjarzabek009 · 12-30-2011, 01:32 PM

I am going to get them vineled and the guy at the place said I have to remove the paint before they do anything to it. Would scotch-brite get all the paint off?

mouse · 12-30-2011, 01:33 PM

Yep Mouse beat you "Coop 2010"

mouse · 12-30-2011, 01:35 PM

No! it just dulls the surface. preparing for repaint adhesion.

gjarzabek009 · 12-30-2011, 01:46 PM

so whats the best thing to do if I am going to get them vineled?

gjarzabek009 · 12-30-2011, 11:12 PM

any ideas?

gutterball · 12-30-2011, 11:28 PM

Use the Paint thinner, Paint thinner will effect the Bezel, if the Bezel was soaked in the Thinner, but your just using a rag to wipe off the paint. Just do a little at a time and not soak the rag to much and you should be o.k. I have done the same thing using Acidtone. After you remove the paint from a section wipe it good with a clean towel

jrpimp00 · 12-31-2011, 12:00 AM

soke it in brake fluid and it will come off, used it to take the paint off my bowtie after the paint cracked

mydreamcar · 01-02-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cugino

no one ever heard of goof off? been using it for years. you can get it on your paint and it is safe. i actually use it to remove overspray when a masker/taper does a bad job. works on any material from plastic, chrome, rubber, metal. i'm surprised i didn't see it come up here. comes in pump spray and liquid. under 10 bucks at home depot, loewes. good luck.

that stuff is awesome, have yet to find something that it wont work on

scythezo6 · 01-02-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gjarzabek009

so whats the best thing to do if I am going to get them vineled?

What is vineled? Why would paint inhibit the process? Personally I would use the paint thinner to rub the paint off using an old rag. The plastic may be damaged by it but your not going to leave the bezel soaking in 100% acetone overnight. Ive used acetone to remove paint from plastics, its no big deal.

12-30-2011, 01:21 PM	#1
gjarzabek009 Drives: 1LT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 954	Is it safe to remove paint with a paint thinner/remover... Painted my bezels but want to go a different route and I need to get the paint off, they won't sand off so I was thinking using a remover/thinner to get the paint off. Would it damage the bezels? __________________ -21" GM wheels -3.73 gears -Injen PowerFlow CAI -OBX LT headers -Doug Thorley Catback exhaust -Magnaflow High Flow cats -Trifecta Tune -VMAX Ported TB -Maces 25mm Insulator -Ported Intake manifolds (soon)

12-30-2011, 01:25 PM	#2
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	I would imagine it may melt the bezels (as the are plastic). You can pick up a brand new set for around $60. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

12-30-2011, 01:32 PM	#5
gjarzabek009 Drives: 1LT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 954	I am going to get them vineled and the guy at the place said I have to remove the paint before they do anything to it. Would scotch-brite get all the paint off? __________________ -21" GM wheels -3.73 gears -Injen PowerFlow CAI -OBX LT headers -Doug Thorley Catback exhaust -Magnaflow High Flow cats -Trifecta Tune -VMAX Ported TB -Maces 25mm Insulator -Ported Intake manifolds (soon)

12-30-2011, 01:46 PM	#8
gjarzabek009 Drives: 1LT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 954	so whats the best thing to do if I am going to get them vineled? __________________ -21" GM wheels -3.73 gears -Injen PowerFlow CAI -OBX LT headers -Doug Thorley Catback exhaust -Magnaflow High Flow cats -Trifecta Tune -VMAX Ported TB -Maces 25mm Insulator -Ported Intake manifolds (soon)

12-30-2011, 11:12 PM	#9
gjarzabek009 Drives: 1LT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 954	any ideas? __________________ -21" GM wheels -3.73 gears -Injen PowerFlow CAI -OBX LT headers -Doug Thorley Catback exhaust -Magnaflow High Flow cats -Trifecta Tune -VMAX Ported TB -Maces 25mm Insulator -Ported Intake manifolds (soon)

12-30-2011, 01:25 PM	#3
mouse Drives: 2011 2ss/rs conv, L99/Automatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Georgetown, Kentucky Posts: 124	If the Bezels are plastic, paint thinner will damage them. if you are just wanting to change their color again, use a "Scotch-Brite " pad to scuff up the surface, and repaint them. no big deal.

12-30-2011, 01:33 PM	#6
mouse Drives: 2011 2ss/rs conv, L99/Automatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Georgetown, Kentucky Posts: 124	Yep Mouse beat you "Coop 2010"

12-30-2011, 01:35 PM	#7
mouse Drives: 2011 2ss/rs conv, L99/Automatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Georgetown, Kentucky Posts: 124	No! it just dulls the surface. preparing for repaint adhesion.

12-30-2011, 11:28 PM	#10
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	Use the Paint thinner, Paint thinner will effect the Bezel, if the Bezel was soaked in the Thinner, but your just using a rag to wipe off the paint. Just do a little at a time and not soak the rag to much and you should be o.k. I have done the same thing using Acidtone. After you remove the paint from a section wipe it good with a clean towel

12-31-2011, 12:00 AM	#11
jrpimp00 Drives: '10 Black/IOM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 530	soke it in brake fluid and it will come off, used it to take the paint off my bowtie after the paint cracked __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black/IOM //// 1998 Pontiac Trans AM 819 RWHP @ 12 PSI (Turbo)

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