Paint removal

[Trackdayguy]

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.

[Trackdayguy]

Been reading a bit up on it and it appears that 2000 grit wet & dry will bring it back to a buff shine finish, jury still out

[Trackdayguy]

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.

[Trackdayguy]

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.

Thanks that's great advise.

[Trackdayguy]

Just spoke to Arch, what a great bunch of people. They said strip it and sand it with a scotch bright and WD40. I'll give it a go

[Trackdayguy]

Steve Evil said:

You're a much braver man than me, looking good so far though.

The worst part is the first application of the paint stripper, "O my god what's happening to my paint" After that its pretty painless, or is it paintless....

Edited by Trackdayguy on Friday 29th June 17:49

[Trackdayguy]

Got a bit more done, polishing is real simple, scuttle to 10 minutes, 600 grit scotch pad, WD 40 wash of with water and buff with dry cloth. Very pleased with how the carbon came out. Great advice guys.

Edited by Trackdayguy on Friday 29th June 15:46

[Trackdayguy]

[Trackdayguy]

Any idea why my pictures show sideways ?

[Trackdayguy]

Its getting close now

[Trackdayguy]

Pretty scary pouring paint stripper over the Carbon nose, but it all looks good.

[Trackdayguy]

Done. Just awaiting the carbon rear wings.

[Trackdayguy]

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