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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 09:46 AM
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Paint stripper safe for plastic?

Anyone know of any chemical paint strippers that are safe for the plastic bumper covers?
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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 06:27 PM
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Re: Paint stripper safe for plastic?

I used that cheap stuff in the gold can at home depot. Rinsed it off as soon as I could with great results
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Old Jun 13, 2016 | 09:08 AM
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Re: Paint stripper safe for plastic?

SEM Urethane Bumper Stripper: https://www.semproducts.com/refinish...umper-stripper
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 08:57 PM
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Re: Paint stripper safe for plastic?

I would use the SEM stuff and then let it sit in a nice dry, warm place for a few days just to make sure anything that could have been absorbed in to the plastic has a chance to escape... Likely not needed, but that's what I would do.

When I decide to re-do the car, first thing I'm stripping is all the rubber so it will sit bare in the loft of the garage until the rest of the car has been done.
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 11:45 PM
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Re: Paint stripper safe for plastic?

I have mine sodablasted its the best way to go
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 11:46 PM
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