How to remove chipping paint from grill?

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Old 02-21-2018 | 04:26 PM
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How to remove chipping paint from grill?

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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)?
Old 02-22-2018 | 10:37 AM
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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.
Old 02-22-2018 | 10:52 AM
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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.
Old 02-22-2018 | 10:53 AM
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