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removing year old paint overspray on rubber molding by maryjane
Started on: 05-27-2002 11:12 AM
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Last post by: rogergarrison on 05-27-2002 04:47 PM
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Report this Post05-27-2002 11:12 AM Click Here to See the Profile for maryjaneSend a Private Message to maryjaneDirect Link to This Post
Actually it's more than a year old. Back when I was just worried about keeping it running, it didn't bother me, but now that I've started improving the appearance it does. Mostly it's on the rubber around the windsheild. Any ideas on how to get it off, or should I just mask everything off & paint the rubber the same color as the rest of the car? Thanks
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Report this Post05-27-2002 11:20 AM Click Here to See the Profile for wattsSend a Private Message to wattsDirect Link to This Post
Try gently using a grey (ultra fine) scotch brite pad and some running water. Don't press very hard.

If you don't have any of the pads, check with your local auto body supplier.

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"watts" make a good suggestion, you should tape off the body paint first, so you don't abrade the clear coat. Also I'd be tempted to use silicone (liquid for tires) on the pad instead of water (as it may absorb into the rubber/vinyl helping release the paint). Take your time.

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Fastest/easiest way it to rub it with lacquer thinner- just don't let the thinner come into contact with any painted surfaces you don't want marked. Lacquer thinner, though, it a fantastic solvent- so you don't want to use so much you saturate the rubber with it- just a bit on a cloth and rub.

Once you've got the paint off- use some silicone weatherstrip treatment to keep the rubber from drying out.

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Report this Post05-27-2002 04:47 PM Click Here to See the Profile for rogergarrisonSend a Private Message to rogergarrisonDirect Link to This Post
you can mask off the roof with some vinyl/electrical tape. With your finger you can slip the edge under the rubber. Then work on getting the paint off the rubber.
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