Removing paint from bodywork

Removing paint from bodywork

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roseytvr

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1,788 posts

179 months

Monday 12th October 2015
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I have bought a car that has had a cheap respray directly onto lacquer - whats the best way to remove it please? Will thinners get it off?
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trickywoo

11,853 posts

231 months

Wednesday 14th October 2015
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Start with the minimum first.

I'd try claying it then nail varnish remover if that doesn't work. If sill not coming off a machine polish with a cutting compound.

If none of that works you are looking at sanding it. Might get away with wet and dry and not have to repaint.