How to remove paint from my Iroc Z center caps without damaging them?
03-09-2019, 07:47 PM
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How to remove paint from my Iroc Z center caps without damaging them?
Previous owner spray painted over the center caps and I want to reveal them is there any tricks to getting the paint off without damaging the caps?
03-09-2019, 10:58 PM
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
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Re: How to remove paint from my Iroc Z center caps without damaging them?
It may be just easier to buy a new set.
03-10-2019, 02:32 PM
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Re: How to remove paint from my Iroc Z center caps without damaging them?
I've had luck with acetone (like you buy at a paint shop not finger nail polish remover) it will soften the paint and then you can get it loose with a pressure washer. Thought its likely to cause damage, its a last resort solution. It may be easier to get some plastic trim paint and just paint them, or buy some new ones since that is an option now.
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Re: How to remove paint from my Iroc Z center caps without damaging them?
Thanks for the replies guys. I might try and get the paint off with brake cleaner if it doesn't work I'll buy a new set.
03-10-2019, 09:27 PM
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Re: How to remove paint from my Iroc Z center caps without damaging them?
I'd try a plastic scraper, the paint might not be sticking that well to the plastic. But anything that would remove paint would probably damage the plastic.
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