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bushwakka
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Post Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:53 pm

what is the best way to remove factory paint from an IS front lip spoiler? it is rigid plastic.
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Post Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:57 pm

anyone? please.
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Post Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:27 pm

i used (i think??) 600 git wet and dry took around 3 hours to do till it was all removed, then went over with 1200 to smoothen it out :)

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... hlight=lip

some pics in there of what it should look like with all paint stripped :)
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Post Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:38 pm

cool, thanks. i didnt know if nitromorse or similar would damage the plastic. ?
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Post Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:48 pm

Not sure if you could have it shot blasted?

I spoke to a local shot blasting firm today and they only wanted £9 per wheel to shot blast them so if it is possible could be a cheap and easy solution.

I'm sure somebody on here knows whether or not it is possible to shotblast plastic or if I just being a moron! :mad:
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Post Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:14 pm

i think rubbing it down with sandpaper is the way to go, im not really familiar with sand blasting so sorry cant really give my opinion on that
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Post Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:17 pm

sandblasting destroys alloys so im pretty sure it will destroy plastic :)
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Post Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:07 pm

yes sandblastimg reli eats into metal not to mind plastic :mad:
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Post Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:07 pm

Oh ok!

Who suggested sand blasting?? :o:
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Post Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:59 pm

so what about nitromorse?
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Post Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:37 pm

Hi

all where can I get a front is lip spoiler from?

thanks

Manni
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Post Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:09 am

bushwakka wrote:so what about nitromorse?
i think thats more for industrial use fella. !! it might well take the paint of but it may also cause a reaction for when you re-spray it...
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Post Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:09 am

manni7rehal wrote:Hi

all where can I get a front is lip spoiler from?

thanks

Manni
try the parts wanted section mate :D
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