copeidge Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 hey guys! iam currently rebuilding and sproosing up my lighting gt10, i would really like to repaint the bodyshell that has been pre painted from the factory, now i have no problem with spraying and occationally do some work spraying on real cars, i could get a good shine but as soon as i roll it, it will be buggered again so is there a way to strip the factory paint so i can spray the inside as you would with a clear shell? would nitromors work or whould it just melt the shell??? any help is much appriceiated cheers. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobisox2 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 nitromors woould just melt it would be better to buy a new one to be honst bud i would cheers rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodgemonkey Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Use STP brake fluid DOT3, BRAKE FLUID NOT BRAKE CLEANER, and just put some elbow grease into it to take off the paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-x-l-e Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) Nitro works a treat. I just stripped a factory painted shell and it came off very easily compared to one painted with Tamiya paint. Easiest way is to lightly rub with kitchen roll, I pour some fuel onto the area I want to strip before hand and leave it to sit for a minute or two. Nitro soaked cotton buds are good for tricky areas. Try not to press very hard when rubbing as this tends to really cloud the lexan. You won't get a perfectly clear finish but it should be fine for solid colours when repainting. Edited September 3, 2009 by a-x-l-e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copeidge Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 cheers chaps, ill have a go with some nitro or brake fluid, cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 +1 for nitro fuel. just watch out for any small cuts on your fingers....nitro stings...or just wear marigolds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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