Stripping ATV (Quad) paint plastic???

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JaCkaL829

it was my first time...
Hey guys,



I know long time I've been on the forum. I'm so busy with my career, school and personal life. Anyway, my question deals with All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) or commonly known as 'quads'. My friend purchased an older one, that the plastic was repainted. It was originally green, but the previous owner must have just spray painted it over with white. It's pretty durable the white, but there are clearly spots that it's peeling.



I'm wondering what would work good at stripping the white paint off? I was thinking of trying Airplane Remover, as I used it with great success on flaking caliper paint, but it's too strong, and will eat the plastic. I'm now thinking either lacquer thinner or paint thinner? I'm thinking try in a small spot, and go from there. I just figured I ask since my friend is away till Monday, and I wanna get an idea of what would be good, or if anyone has experience with this.



I know if we we're doing a full restore the process would be too strip, than go crazy sanding, and wet sanding followed by spray, but we're not looking to get that involved. We just want the white off, and the green looking as good as we can. The quad is a 1994, so it's quite old.



Thanks!



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I tried paint thinner, brake fluid and WD-40 with no success. We we're just gonna repaint them, so when i was removing the residue from a sticker with Goof Off I noticed it was doing the job. The Goof Off Professional Strength worked pretty good and with some elbow grease got it to it's original green color.
 
I used Mar-Hyde Aircraft Coating Remover on my Honda 400ex fenders that were painted black. It worked great & didnt hurt the plastic at all. After this I used some degreaser to clean it up good, then wiped it down good with laquer thinner & applied 4 thin coats of Future floor wax & it looks almost as good as new.
 
I have used PeelAway 6 Paint stripper available at Lowe's Home Centers. I have stripped a Fiero and 2 motorcycles with no damage to the plastic at all. It works fast and easy. It is also mild enough you don't need gloves or a mask while using it.
 
Are you sure its painted? Could it be the actual plastic or a tinted coat of plastic on there? Did you see any paint transfer with thinner?



As long as the surface doesn't have any major scratches and in good shape I wouldn't worry about stripping the paint. I would just scuff and primer and then base coat, clear coat it.
 
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