Ideas to remove paint

[Bleep Bleep]

Bought a car with a very poor paint job. Since it will be impossible to color match, I want to remove the red paint, and retain the metal finish on the gas cap.

What process is recommended to minimize damage? Thanks!

 

[Budnicks]

A chemical stripper (your brand of choice),
I have no real recommendations on brands
& then neutralize what ever it is that you used, before you go forward
& then, do like a 000 Steelwood buff, maybe clear it after, so it doesn't tarnish or rust
I don't know if that is stainless or not

 

[The Rebel]

A bath in Acetone and a brass wire brush should do the trick.

 

[eldubb440]

gas cap can go into a blast cabinet........ "aircraft stripper" is my go to for things that cannot be blasted

 

[Triplegreen500]

Or if you have a bench grinder with a wire wheel attachment....

Or roloc discs...

 

[Bleep Bleep]

A chemical stripper (your brand of choice),
I have no real recommendations on brands
& then neutralize what ever it is that you used, before you go forward
& then, do like a 000 Steelwood buff, maybe clear it after, so it doesn't tarnish or rust
I don't know if that is stainless or not

Thanks. It’s the original cap. not sure what the factory used but don’t believe it’s stainless.

 

[Bleep Bleep]

gas cap can go into a blast cabinet........ "aircraft stripper" is my go to for things that cannot be blasted

Thank you! Is “aircraft stripper” a specific type of chemical paint stripper? What’s the advantages you’ve seen to be a go to?

 

[hunt2elk]

Thank you! Is “aircraft stripper” a specific type of chemical paint stripper? What’s the advantages you’ve seen to be a go to?

This is the stuff. Make sure to wear gloves when using it as it is not friendly to your skin.
https://www.amazon.com/KLEAN-STRIP-...-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

[Bleep Bleep]

This is the stuff. Make sure to wear gloves when using it as it is not friendly to your skin.
https://www.amazon.com/KLEAN-STRIP-Aircraft-Stripper-Quart/dp/B08248D747/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3FFWGXFL49JCZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hQw2fhZohNDSbrzA2Z_aimku2rTtmLkaNcHJmn3g8u4f4Yh6t6f7OYyQikZO9EROmRPqKUf3vsaNmmHkRfdjgf6saZumwQiADOqGxvNTqzoP9f2pk3X6zQiEsrP5P--Yj4mmuT2lIixcoVXDlqDHmzmxqyYOjLQ2kb_2rOFTpfPWFc5CrFWucUQlJxuKcmzKavGaA9TfLPfupRcLRSs6mTekTW9tRIGi51C4an5INrBRCgSyRtHilIZ6A2LpxfnVEVxftoshb1zgcuyPpLQ9BQDLrjOHA1MrtHrySRVvPHw.XGegIo50Arj0-TJk4Q7MtBaTxE69GF6V4198Zd1kdtw&dib_tag=se&keywords=aircraft+paint+stripper&qid=1739363609&sprefix=arcraft+paint+stripper,aps,215&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Perfect. Thanks!

 

[themechanic]

DOT3 brake fluid

 

[Bleep Bleep]

Appreciate the ideas everyone. Thanks for the help!

 

[ct71rr]

This is the stuff. Make sure to wear gloves when using it as it is not friendly to your skin.
https://www.amazon.com/KLEAN-STRIP-Aircraft-Stripper-Quart/dp/B08248D747/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3FFWGXFL49JCZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hQw2fhZohNDSbrzA2Z_aimku2rTtmLkaNcHJmn3g8u4f4Yh6t6f7OYyQikZO9EROmRPqKUf3vsaNmmHkRfdjgf6saZumwQiADOqGxvNTqzoP9f2pk3X6zQiEsrP5P--Yj4mmuT2lIixcoVXDlqDHmzmxqyYOjLQ2kb_2rOFTpfPWFc5CrFWucUQlJxuKcmzKavGaA9TfLPfupRcLRSs6mTekTW9tRIGi51C4an5INrBRCgSyRtHilIZ6A2LpxfnVEVxftoshb1zgcuyPpLQ9BQDLrjOHA1MrtHrySRVvPHw.XGegIo50Arj0-TJk4Q7MtBaTxE69GF6V4198Zd1kdtw&dib_tag=se&keywords=aircraft+paint+stripper&qid=1739363609&sprefix=arcraft+paint+stripper,aps,215&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

And a mask, this stuff has a strong odor!

 

[ct71rr]

I used aircraft paint stripper on this piece. It took the paint right off in about 15-20 minutes - no damage to the metal.

 

[Coelacanth]

A bath in Acetone and a brass wire brush should do the trick.

Yep, if it's painted steel, acetone should take care of it. Don't use acetone on ABS plastic, though...

 

[1 Wild R/T]

This is the stuff. Make sure to wear gloves when using it as it is not friendly to your skin.
https://www.amazon.com/KLEAN-STRIP-Aircraft-Stripper-Quart/dp/B08248D747/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3FFWGXFL49JCZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hQw2fhZohNDSbrzA2Z_aimku2rTtmLkaNcHJmn3g8u4f4Yh6t6f7OYyQikZO9EROmRPqKUf3vsaNmmHkRfdjgf6saZumwQiADOqGxvNTqzoP9f2pk3X6zQiEsrP5P--Yj4mmuT2lIixcoVXDlqDHmzmxqyYOjLQ2kb_2rOFTpfPWFc5CrFWucUQlJxuKcmzKavGaA9TfLPfupRcLRSs6mTekTW9tRIGi51C4an5INrBRCgSyRtHilIZ6A2LpxfnVEVxftoshb1zgcuyPpLQ9BQDLrjOHA1MrtHrySRVvPHw.XGegIo50Arj0-TJk4Q7MtBaTxE69GF6V4198Zd1kdtw&dib_tag=se&keywords=aircraft+paint+stripper&qid=1739363609&sprefix=arcraft+paint+stripper,aps,215&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

That is the green label version... Not the good stuff... More $$ but this one works...

https://www.amazon.com/KLEAN-STRIP-Aircraft-Ultra-Paint-Remover/dp/B0D87SNTGC

 

[hunt2elk]

That is the green label version... Not the good stuff... More $$ but this one works...

https://www.amazon.com/KLEAN-STRIP-Aircraft-Ultra-Paint-Remover/dp/B0D87SNTGC

Yep, the one you posted is what I have in my garage. Didn't even notice the green on the can when I posted the link.

 

[Bleep Bleep]

Yep, if it's painted steel, acetone should take care of it. Don't use acetone on ABS plastic, though...

Definitely painted steel (someone didn’t prep).

 

[440 4 speed]

Yep, if it's painted steel, acetone should take care of it. Don't use acetone on ABS plastic, though...

Acetone and ABS make fantastic glue.

 

[RemCharger]

Bought a car with a very poor paint job. Since it will be impossible to color match, I want to remove the red paint, and retain the metal finish on the gas cap.

What process is recommended to minimize damage? Thanks!
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Try using a razor blade gently.

 

[Tony Tee]

Oven cleaner?