72 TA : New Project

[njsteve]

Here is the link to the model car website that tested the various methods of plastic paint stripping including brake fluid(!), Easy Off Oven Cleaner, specialized model car paint strippers and Super Clean:

http://www.bonediggers.com/1-3/strip/strip.html

Once all the stripping is done make sure you flush the entire object in cold water till it is squeaky clean. This stuff tends to leave a slimy feeling if there is still any residue left on the part.

***By the way, the modeler guys also use this stuff to strip chrome from plastic so I wouldnt use it on any plastic part with chrome accents like a dash bezel.

[kwhizz]

Steve........That Cleaner is Awsum on Seat Belts also.....

Ken

[njsteve]

Here is the progress after 24 hours of soaking and gentle brushing with a plastic bristle scrub brush. For the honeycombed areas I have been using a .45 caliber plastic bore brush, though a shotgun bore brush might be a better fit if I could find one. The Super Clean is even progressing well on the the thick argent paint material on the inside of the grill. There has been no effect on the plastic so far. It is still hard, no softening of the outer surface whatsoever.

[ANDY M]

Steve, would a pressure washer do a better job on the tight places?

[VintageMusclecar]

Steve;

Are you running that SuperClean diluted or at 100% strength?

Eric

[njsteve]

Running at about 90%. I added some water just to get it at a high enough level to cover the grill. I may try the pressure washer soon on the honeycomb area.

[njsteve]

And here is the final result after 48 hours of soaking and some scrubbing with a bristle brush and 000 steel wool. Now its time to soak the other side grill...