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Paint on chrome radiator
« on: December 02, 2013, 08:49:44 am »
Hi all,
Straight to the point how or if its possible to remove paint that is on a chrome towel rad that has stated to peel off.
I want to keep the radiator saves replacement and the hassle of the what the job entails,do I use thinners or something stronger like Nitomors paint stripper?

Any ideas?
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Re: Paint on chrome radiator
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2013, 09:42:51 am »
Remove it completely and sand blast it and then have it enamel coated 

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Re: Paint on chrome radiator
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2013, 10:00:39 am »
I just want a quick easy fix to the problem hence no dismantling just want to remove the paint off and restore back to original chrome finish.
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Re: Paint on chrome radiator
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2013, 10:07:33 am »
It's going to be difficult to restore it back to the original chrome without taking it off like I said. Yeah use thinners and some scotch bright pads to remove the original coating then apply what ever you want

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Re: Paint on chrome radiator
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2013, 11:51:00 am »
Thanks mate I'll see if it work!
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Re: Paint on chrome radiator
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2013, 01:17:50 pm »
Depending on the type of paint, it might be worth trying a heat gun.
If you are careful the paint will melt, leaving the chrome underneath. Then thinners/white spirit to clean up the residue.
 
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Re: Paint on chrome radiator
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2013, 01:36:52 pm »
Depending on the type of paint, it might be worth trying a heat gun.
If you are careful the paint will melt, leaving the chrome underneath. Then thinners/white spirit to clean up the residue.

Great idea never thought of that,will give a go,thanks for the reply mate!
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