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Title: Paint on chrome radiator
Post by: gtlee 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?

Title: Re: Paint on chrome radiator
Post by: mark c on December 02, 2013, 09:42:51 am

Remove it completely and sand blast it and then have it enamel coated 

Title: Re: Paint on chrome radiator
Post by: gtlee 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.

Title: Re: Paint on chrome radiator
Post by: mark c 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

Title: Re: Paint on chrome radiator
Post by: gtlee on December 02, 2013, 11:51:00 am

Thanks mate I'll see if it work!

Title: Re: Paint on chrome radiator
Post by: GTI-Pirelli 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.

Title: Re: Paint on chrome radiator
Post by: gtlee on December 02, 2013, 01:36:52 pm

Quote from: GTI-Pirelli 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.

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