Advice Please!! Paint Removal from Boot Lip Spoiler??

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Wiggy
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Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:31 pm

Having followed Jon's advice with an investment in the Zaino kit he put together my motor has been transformed from a dull pink turd into a shiny brilliant red turd winkeye

My problem is that the painted rubber boot spolier now looks even more kak than previously and it's getting on my wick big time, :evil:

What's the best approach to remove all of the paint from the rubber?

and

once this has been done how should I treat the spoiler to keep the exposed rubber looking fresh?? (I will keep it black for a while as the look has grown on me :)

Thanks in advance all :D

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Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:12 am

Bump........Anyone had a go at this??
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Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:14 am

If the paint is badly cracked, then the spoiler is scrap. you cant remove the paint successfully.

If it's just faded, then get it resprayed !
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Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:23 am

Aaaah, I see,

I'll have to scrap it so, paint is badly cracked and through to the rubber on the top section. :?

Cheers for the info Mark :thumb:
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Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:41 pm

Wiggy. Have you got any pics mate coz im planning to go through jons route but jus want to know how good this realy could be. Did ou use a porter cable?
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