Did my tail lights yesterday...but I have a quick question.

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  • Bhadole
    Wrencher
    • Feb 2004
    • 228

    #1

    Did my tail lights yesterday...but I have a quick question.

    Painted my tail lights all red last night. I jumped the gun on putting one side in. And in pressing on it, left a small thumb print...apparently it wasn't completely dry yet. It's nothing bad, but I am a bit of a perfectionist. What can I use to strip off the paint, so that I can redo that tail light if I choose to? Thanks guys.
  • LikeCDoos
    R3VLimited
    • Jan 2004
    • 2522

    #2
    paint thinner??

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    • theberglar
      Advanced Member
      • Oct 2003
      • 143

      #3
      I've heard isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol works.

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      • Jordan
        R3V OG
        • Oct 2003
        • 12907

        #4
        acetone, wipe it quickly and gentley.
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        • kencopperwheat
          King of Kegstands
          • Oct 2003
          • 14396

          #5
          Originally posted by Jordan
          acetone, wipe it quickly and gentley.
          QUICKLY! - Acetone dissolves plastic.
          Originally posted by Gruelius
          and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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          • randomtask37
            No R3VLimiter
            • Oct 2003
            • 3154

            #6
            Originally posted by Jordan
            acetone, wipe it quickly and gentley.
            98 M3/4/5

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            • Bhadole
              Wrencher
              • Feb 2004
              • 228

              #7
              Got the acetone. But I need to know what the best way to apply it is (using what...and how much to apply). Anything else I should know? Thanks again guys.

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              • randomtask37
                No R3VLimiter
                • Oct 2003
                • 3154

                #8
                just put some on a rag and wipe
                98 M3/4/5

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                • rayz
                  E30 Addict
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 494

                  #9
                  i used gas. im hesitant to use rubbing alcohol on plastics now. I spilled some paint on my stereo and tried to remove it with rub. alc. now the window for the cass. tape is like it melted.
                  FOKAI DA'MA'SHI'I ENSANE GRAPPING INT.

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                  • Bhadole
                    Wrencher
                    • Feb 2004
                    • 228

                    #10
                    the acetone worked perfect...thanks guys

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