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Paint overspray off vinyl door panels #1207677
04/01/12 06:45 PM
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Any tips on removing some paint overspray from the edges of vinly door panels? It has been on there probably 15 years. Thanks


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Re: Paint overspray off vinyl door panels [Re: TexasPowerRam] #1207678
04/01/12 06:53 PM
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If it's an enamel or lacquer, a little acetone or lacquer thinner will do the trick. Go easy, don't saturate it and you will get it off. I had some on my Bee that was there probaly 25 years. Took a while, but it came off without damaging the vinyl.


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Re: Paint overspray off vinyl door panels [Re: BFASTER] #1207679
04/01/12 07:11 PM
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I'd try to "scratch" it off first using something like a plastic knife - the paint will be hard after 15 years and just may peel off the flexing vinyl. I'd actually run the knife at it as though buttering bread - less likely to damage the vinyl.

If that doesn't work then I'd try lacquer thinner first - acetone is a bit more harsh and will surely take the shine off the vinyl. In fact, I'd try both on an unseen back piece before hitting the problem area.

Re: Paint overspray off vinyl door panels [Re: Stanton] #1207680
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Thanks guys, I will try.


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Re: Paint overspray off vinyl door panels [Re: TexasPowerRam] #1207681
04/02/12 07:12 PM
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I think on another website I read WD40 works but I have not tested yet. I have overspray on my window seals.


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