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[bigrob]

Afternoon all

Bit of a long shot, has anyone ever removed matt black spray paint from their paint work?

The previous owner of my car thought he'd improve it by painting the roof and bonnet matt black.

I know it wasnt key'd before it was painted so i was thinking of a weak thinners mix?

Any tips?
Cheers
Rob

[nicklouse]

I would just get some compound on it and polish it off.

 

thinners could eat all paint levels.

[cal844]

Thinners then prep clean once finished

[myredmini]

If the paint under the matt black is celly it will come off as well so dont use thinners.

[mm man]

If its wasn't key'd you may be able to use a pressure washer or compressed air to blow it off if it is lifting
I have done this on more than one occasion and then finish off with compound

[Cooperman]

Unless you know what type of paint is under the matt black, don't use cellulose thinners.

If you do start to do this and the matt paint is well-bonded to the lower coats you will end up having to re-paint at least the bonnet & roof or even the entire car.

It depends on how it was painted & with what. if the correct pre-prep was done on the original paint before it was painted black, then the areas will need to be re-painted properly.

[bigrob]

Its painted over the original factory lacquer that was flaking in a couple of places.
The matt black isnt flaking, i thought about a bit of 1000 grit on a D.A but like you say if i cut too far the lot will need repainting.

I intend to repaint it all in the summer anyway, as theres a couple of bits to weld up first, i just cant stand the matt black ha

[Cooperman]

Spray the roof and bonnet white. That would look good.

[peter-b]

oven cleaner.

[Cooperman]

If you intend re-painting it this year it might be best not to risk causing problems with the matt black areas. If you use the wrong process it could cause problems with the full repaint.

Just leave the matt paint then, at full re-paint time, rub down all over and use an isolator coat on the matt black areas before putting on the primer & top coats. That way there will be no reticulation issues.

[Spider]

(Intended in Humour)

 

Sand Blasting will do it, nice and quick,

 

Only trouble is, it will likely take the paint under it, with it!

[bigrob]

Yeah good shout thankyou. Probably better to be safe