Psych0matt Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 So I have that TGP bumper cover that I'd like to use, but it's got two layers of gold paint that's all bubbly and flaking off because whoever painted it did exactly zero prep work. What is a good way to start taking that down so that I can get it repainted eventually and use it on my GTP? It's cold and this could be a good project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 try power washing it with a really powerful pressure washer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 No one does any body work? I don't want to mess it up by blasting it or something, but sanding it by hand will take FOR EV ERRRR! Maybe I'll call a few body places or see if anyone knows anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Dot 3 brake fluid /tread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 elaborate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 get a big gallon.. Just paint it on or soak it a few minutes, and wipe away. its that easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Not that I don't trust you... But anyone else heard of this method? I did some googular research, and apparently they make something specifically for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 orange base stripp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Powerwash all that you can since you mention its practically just flaking off. Then 320 on a DA. Try to keep the DA flat, otherwise you will dig grooves. The rest that you can't get with a DA or powerwashing, you will have to do by hand. You could use a commercial/ industrial stripper, but it's messy and most aren't made to be used on plastics/ urethane bumpers. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twenty Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Brake fluid should work nicely. It's a standard paint-stripping method for plastic model cars. Painted parts are placed in a cup of it to soak, and the paint comes right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 I stripped my rear bumper myself then took it in for paint. I wet sanded the whole thing. It did take a look of work, but it does get that paint off. SLOWLY. If it was summer time this wouldn't be an issue, but it being winter you might not want to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 well if it was just factory paint I'd sand it decently, but this is two (at least) layers put on with no prep... Yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Oh that's right. Now I remember. Just go have it sand blasted/media blasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I stripped my rear bumper myself then took it in for paint. I wet sanded the whole thing. It did take a look of work, but it does get that paint off. SLOWLY. If it was summer time this wouldn't be an issue, but it being winter you might not want to do that. Unnecessary to wet-sand to take paint off. Waste of time. Much quicker to just DA with coarser grit. Â Oh that's right. Now I remember. Just go have it sand blasted/media blasted. There won't be much bumper left. Even powder/ soda blasting will eat through a bumper rather quickly. Â Â Â Brake fluid sounds like a good idea for the model cars as parts are just too damn small to get at all the nooks and crannies, but I sure as heck wouldn't waste the time doing it to a full size car part. It's not like they're [TGP] an intricately designed bumper. Just sand with 320 and don't make waves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrl390 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I would imagine that brake fluid would soak into the pores of a plastic bumper cover. I definately wouldnt recommend that but I cant say for sure what would happen because I have NEVER seen anyone use brake fluid to strip paint before refinishing. I think you would end up having fish-eyes galore with that method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 noob alert: DA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 noob alert: DA? Â Dual Action - as in a dual action sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=SEM+77713 Â /Thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockgp Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 soda blasting is supposed to be plastic-friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=SEM+77713 /Thread  Meh, not end thread. SEM has some good aerosol products, but I've never heard of that being used. Seems kinda cheesy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitor Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I would imagine that brake fluid would soak into the pores of a plastic bumper cover. I definately wouldnt recommend that but I cant say for sure what would happen because I have NEVER seen anyone use brake fluid to strip paint before refinishing. I think you would end up having fish-eyes galore with that method. Â Some people do some pretty ghetto ass things. http://www.handsontools.com/SEM-77713-XXX-Bumper-Stripper-16-oz-Aerosol_p_11199.html Ive used this, worked well for me. Also if its flaking that bad be sure to try compressed air at about 90 psi, might take a lot of it off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitor Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Meh, not end thread. SEM has some good aerosol products, but I've never heard of that being used. Seems kinda cheesy  Wrong. Its very similar to aircraft stripper except formulated for plastic. if youve ever used either.. you know they are the farthest thing from cheesy.  and dammit woll smoth.. beat me to it.  anyhow op, this works. give it a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I think im gonna order a few cans! You said you've used it before? How did you do it/how did it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitor Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I think im gonna order a few cans! You said you've used it before? How did you do it/how did it work? spray it on, within a few min. it starts bubbling the paint up. you then take a putty knife and strip it off. use compressed air for the crevices! (Note this was a while ago, but i remember it being as simple as that) Do it in a well ventalated place, they advertise it as "low odor" but it gave me a bit of a headache. I might be sensative though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitor Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 You can buy the stuff at oriellys too. Like 10 bucks a can, if you dont wanna wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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