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Removing paint from the dome light housing #2436538
01/17/18 08:39 PM
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Many years ago I painted the dome light housing (69 roadrunner) with a paint matching the dome color. Now I would like to remove the paint, but there's a question: will a paint stripper remove the anodizing on the aluminum? Thank you for your answer, people.

Re: Removing paint from the dome light housing [Re: robertop] #2436540
01/17/18 08:46 PM
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If it was a rattle can, I would try lacquer thinner on a rag first.

Re: Removing paint from the dome light housing [Re: Alaskan_TA] #2437709
01/19/18 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted By Alaskan_TA
If it was a rattle can, I would try lacquer thinner on a rag first.


I agree

Re: Removing paint from the dome light housing [Re: robertop] #2437862
01/20/18 11:14 AM
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It's a dry heat
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I would try Castrol Super Clean . its not near as harsh as lacquer thinner

Re: Removing paint from the dome light housing [Re: robertop] #2437870
01/20/18 11:43 AM
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Brake fluid works on plastic parts to remove paint. May work in this case.

Re: Removing paint from the dome light housing [Re: robertop] #2437873
01/20/18 11:54 AM
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Lacquer thinner on a soft rag. Will not hurt the anodized finish.







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