Re-painting LC grill badge, help
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, May 30 2006 12:48 PM
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Posted 30 May 2006 - 12:48 PM
I am re doin elsies grill badge and was wondering if normal paint stripper will damage the detail in the lion.
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Posted 30 May 2006 - 01:32 PM
It will probably damage the plastic. I did one years ago - I used a needle to gently scratch awaye the remains of the paint. Took a long time, but worked out OK in the end.
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Posted 30 May 2006 - 03:08 PM
use acetone and a soft rag on it.
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Posted 30 May 2006 - 11:50 PM
acetone = nailpolish remover ?????????
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Posted 31 May 2006 - 12:44 AM
It can be used in nail polish remover, but I wouldn't be shifting through the cosmetics draw and pull it out 
You can buy around 8-9 dollars for a large tin at hardware stores or paint stores.
You can buy around 8-9 dollars for a large tin at hardware stores or paint stores.
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Posted 31 May 2006 - 02:03 AM
Becareful of acetone as it may effect the plastic. I do dash and instrumentation the way that dangerous recommends and would use this method.
Good luck
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Posted 31 May 2006 - 07:02 AM
You can get repos as good as new off ebay for around $25-30.
Why bother trying to repaint one?
Why bother trying to repaint one?
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Posted 31 May 2006 - 11:13 AM
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