Stripping paint from plastic?

[munky30]

How do I strip paint from plastic?

I've just done a set of wheels for someone and I forgot to do the center caps.

At the last minute I tried, foolishly, to slap a load of paint on and have laid it on too thick, and not let it set properly before lacquering.

Its gone all crinkly so I need to strip it off but they have raised detail so I cant get in between it to sand them down properly.

If I put nitromors on it will just melt the plastic wont it?

[tylerma]

nitromors will just melt the plastic I would have thought

maybe some nail varnish remover with a toothbrush
you seem like the type of guy that has some of that laying around lol

[munky30]

Cheeky swine.

Hadn't thought about nail varnish remover.

I'll use THE WIFES stuff... Or maybe some white spirit on a toothbrush.

[tylerma]

Cheeky swine.

didnt deny it though lol

[E30Mark]

I would be very careful using acetone / nail polish remover, test on the back first..

If you can buy paint stripper in a plastic container, then it's a fair bet it won't attack the plastic. Always try on a out of sight part first!

You could just try brake fluid...

[Chris-W]

Nitromors shouldn't melt the plastic. For goodness sake test it first, though!!

[kingcruizer]

nitromors should be fine. use small amounts and have some water handy to kill it if you use to much. hlh