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Old 09-10-08, 05:21 PM   #1
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Default how to strip paint......

off fiberglass?

one my model planes (yes nerd alert ) i have a fiberglass cowling and i want to strip the paint off, trouble is its sprayed in fuel proof paint.

now what can i use to get it off without damaging the glass, I've tried most things including thinners and i cant get it to budge

any ideas?
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Old 09-10-08, 05:26 PM   #2
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Fine sand/glass paper?
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Default Re: how to strip paint......

yeah that works a little but its a funny kind of paint, sort of rubbery and it clogs up the paper
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Old 09-10-08, 05:29 PM   #4
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Ahh... that type, wet and dry maybe with some stripper?
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will chemicals not damaged the resin and make it brittle?
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Old 09-10-08, 06:03 PM   #6
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I don't know, I think Maultin works in the paint industry see what he thinks.
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