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Author Topic: Removing paint from fiberglass  (Read 274 times)

Offline Schultzy

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Removing paint from fiberglass
« on: March 26, 2009, 07:24:00 PM »
Anyone have any tips on taking paint off of fiberglass backed limbs?

Offline rbbhunt

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Re: Removing paint from fiberglass
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2009, 07:38:00 PM »
Use acetone.
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Offline LKH

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Re: Removing paint from fiberglass
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2009, 07:47:00 PM »
I would not use acetone.  Get one of the water soluble strippers and start with that.  You could try the acetone for later clean up, but don't leave it sit.

Offline macbow

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Re: Removing paint from fiberglass
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2009, 12:27:00 AM »
Depends on the paint type. I've had good luck with WD-40 and a scotch brite.
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Offline Swamp Yankee

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Re: Removing paint from fiberglass
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2009, 01:21:00 PM »
I'll second the WD-40 and scotch brite (green pads).  Paint thinner works as well.  Water soluble stripper sounds like an interesting possbility, but I've never tried it.  Personally, I don't use acetone for anything except as a "nothing to lose" last resort solution anymore; it's eaten too many projects on me.
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