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Old 01-09-2013, 06:14 PM
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Default Paint removal from vinyl

Does anyone know a good method to remove automotive paint from vinyl? It seems that the last time my car was painted they did not do a good mask job prior to spraying and got reef blue paint on the edges of the door panels. I'd hate to have to spend $400 for new door panels if I can simply clean off the reef blue from my opal gray door panels.
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Old 01-10-2013, 04:39 AM
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try a little acetone. Dap a little and soften the old paint, then lightly rub the paint off.

If all else fails, repaint the panel with titanium gray vinyl paint. Both doors.
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Old 01-10-2013, 10:14 AM
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A rag, WD-40 or a residue remover such as Goo Gone, Oops, etc., and lots of rubbing.
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Old 01-10-2013, 12:44 PM
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Thanks guys. I had tried Goof Off, Turpensal and ThinZit with not much success. But that was all I had on hand. I'll grab some of the other stuff and see what happens. I just do not want the vinyl to be damaged is all.
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Old 01-13-2013, 11:37 AM
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Perhaps a "Mr. Clean Magic Eraser" will do the trick. I would think some of the other items mentioned would melt the vinyl.
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