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I own a 2008 CSR 200 which I recently bought, 6500 miles, love the car but hate the colour. Ferrari Titanium silver. Car has carbon wings and nose, and black back.
I have yet make a final decision but I'm thinking of stripping the paint with stripper, then sanding it with 2000 grit wet and dry. Any thoughts or advise. I really like the alloy & carbon look.
I have yet make a final decision but I'm thinking of stripping the paint with stripper, then sanding it with 2000 grit wet and dry. Any thoughts or advise. I really like the alloy & carbon look.
I decided to strip it, one because it's easier than feathering out the stone chips, had the whole of one side stripped in 2 hrs. The alloy is perfect, not a mark or dent. I will speak to Arch Motors in the morning and see what they suggest. I tried a small section with 2000 grit and it look good, if its not going to work will have it repainted in Roulette Green.
Next project is deal with the front wings. If you look closely you will see the previous guy lacquered them and they look ghastly. Not sure what do do with them, I have a feeling that paint stripper will attack the carbon, may end up rubbing them down and painting them. Any suggestions.
Next project is deal with the front wings. If you look closely you will see the previous guy lacquered them and they look ghastly. Not sure what do do with them, I have a feeling that paint stripper will attack the carbon, may end up rubbing them down and painting them. Any suggestions.
Paint stripper (eg Nitromors) will be fine on the carbon. Use a new wall paper scraper to peal away the lacquer as it is softened by the Nitromors, it might need a few applications to get through the layers. When the bulk is off, paint again with Nitromors and use toilet tissue to rub at the surface, I've found this will give the cleanest finish without resorting to abrasives. Your paint shop will take care of the rest when they re-lacquer them. Use disposable gloves.
V7SLR said:
Paint stripper (eg Nitromors) will be fine on the carbon. Use a new wall paper scraper to peal away the lacquer as it is softened by the Nitromors, it might need a few applications to get through the layers. When the bulk is off, paint again with Nitromors and use toilet tissue to rub at the surface, I've found this will give the cleanest finish without resorting to abrasives. Your paint shop will take care of the rest when they re-lacquer them. Use disposable gloves.
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