Paint Removal From Plastic Options

[DennisO]

Hi,

Has anyone has success with removing automotive paint from the tail light housing and the wiring harness? I think a 6yr old painted my car, as the harness and tail light housings are covered with a lot of red paint.


I searched the site and found several that used acetone. I tried this and it discolored my tail light housing. Anyone have success with something else that did not destroy the wire (eg remove stripes) or discolor the housings?

Thanks,
Dennis

[porschetub]

Brake fuild OMG,paint thinners or acetone carefully used will do the job,lets keep brake fluid in the brake system...hate the sh#t personally.

[bbrock]

Brake fuild ONG,paint thinners or acetone carefully used will do the job,lets keep brake fluid in the brake system...hate the sh#t personally.

The problem I've run into with acetone and lacquer thinner is that it can etch the plastic and dull the sheen, especially if you are trying to remove paint that has baked on for decades. Same goes for Goof Off. They do a good job of removing the paint though. On my air box, I tried mineral spirits and lacquer thinner first. The spirits didn't phase the paint and the lacquer thinner left a dull spot which is hidden inside where I tested. In general, I agree about brake fluid, but I haven't found anything else that is as safe for the plastic and still takes off the paint yet. Always looking for a better option though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)