How to remove chipping paint from grill?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 21, 2018 | 03:26 PM
  #1  
jaimbot's Avatar
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
How to remove chipping paint from grill?

Hi Everyone!

My grill on my TL was painted black around 3-4 years ago, and it recently started chipping due to rocks hitting it ect. I was wondering what is the best way to remove the paint from the grill? I have been chipping at it with a plastic card for the last 20mins or so but at this rate it would take forever! Is there a recommended paint stripper that would work without damaging the grill(aluminum/metal or plastic or whatever its made from)?
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2018 | 09:37 AM
  #2  
dopeboy1's Avatar
The inconvenient truth
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,467
Likes: 453
Sounds like removing the paint entirely will be difficult. Wouldn't it be easier to just touch up the chips with more paint or if its really bad, repaint the grill entirely?

Painting it seems pretty permanent to me. Should have wrapped it with vinyl if you wanted it to be removable.
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2018 | 09:52 AM
  #3  
jaimbot's Avatar
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
It has chipped too much to touch up, definitely need to strip it. any recommendations?


Originally Posted by dopeboy1
Sounds like removing the paint entirely will be difficult. Wouldn't it be easier to just touch up the chips with more paint or if its really bad, repaint the grill entirely?

Painting it seems pretty permanent to me. Should have wrapped it with vinyl if you wanted it to be removable.
Reply
Old Feb 22, 2018 | 09:53 AM
  #4  
thoiboi's Avatar
Senior Moderator
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 48,313
Likes: 9,177
From: SoCal, CA
pressure washer and go to town.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hans007
1G TSX (2004-2008)
7
Mar 14, 2008 07:12 AM
yomama
1G TSX Problems & Fixes
17
Aug 5, 2004 03:29 PM
BamaTSX
1G TSX Problems & Fixes
4
Jan 23, 2004 10:31 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:04 PM.