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Old 05-13-2010, 01:15 AM
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so i finally got my CS scoops painted but how can i remove some of the white paint on the black plastic piece? there was tape masking it off when i picked it up...and when i took the tape off theres some white paint over the plastic piece. will nail polish remover take it off?
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Old 05-13-2010, 01:19 AM
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can u post up a pic of the painted scoops?
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Old 05-13-2010, 09:43 AM
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Rubbing alcohol took over spray right off my glass super easy. Since this is plastic, you might be able to do the same.
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Old 05-13-2010, 03:05 PM
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I've used nail polish remover to take off overspray. Just use small amounts and it won't damage your paint.
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Old 05-13-2010, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by discodave
I've used nail polish remover to take off overspray. Just use small amounts and it won't damage your paint.
Op - Be very careful. Use it very lightly. Acetone (nail polish remover) will eat plastic.

You might try paint thinner - also very, very lightly used.
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Old 05-13-2010, 03:13 PM
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Whichever method you use, try and apply it to as inconspicuous of an area as possible first. This seems like a no-brainer, but it can't hurt to say it.
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Old 05-13-2010, 04:08 PM
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is that black insert removable? I ordered a set which come primed and want to know if you can pop the honeycomb insert off before painting.
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Old 05-13-2010, 05:07 PM
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Heavy duty compound is the safest way...
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Old 05-13-2010, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GhostHorse
Op - Be very careful. Use it very lightly. Acetone (nail polish remover) will eat plastic.

You might try paint thinner - also very, very lightly used.
Yep, what he said..... Like I said also, just use small amounts and take your time. It will come off and won't damage anything. Small amounts! It works like a Champ though. I've tried several other methods and that works the most. There is acetone in nail polish remover but it's not 100 percent acetone. Treat it like it is, though, and you'll be fine. I've used it on several surfaces including my front bumper, grille, sides of my door, interior dash, you name it. (got kinda sloppy when i originally painted my bumpers and side skirts).
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I would call up whoever painted them and tell them to fix it
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