Removing paint from vinyl

dschribs · 11-04-09, 05:08

Anyone have any suggestions as to how I can remove paint from vinyl trim pieces?? Whoever painted my car, before I bought it, wasn't to careful about masking the door jamb trim pieces. I tried using a magic eraser in a very small spot on the bottom and it took off the shine on the vinyl - so that's a no go.

By the way, this is 40 year old trim from my '68 Chevy.

wxtornado · 11-04-09, 06:21

I've heard that laquer thinner and a soft bristle brush, like a toothbrush, will do the trick and wont hurt the vinyl. I've also heard that a product called Goof Off also works wonders on something like this. Of course you should try an inconspicuous spot while you test it out. Good luck!

vtec92civic · 11-04-09, 07:20

i would say goof off as well or there is a milder version called goo gone or something like that.

I'm sure you can get the shine back once it is cleaned up and protected.

Danase · 11-05-09, 05:35

What you might want t do is get some black vinyl dye and just re-do them. They'll look like new then and it will probably be easier than getting the paint off.

dschribs · 11-10-09, 01:30

Goof off and a terry cloth did it.

Thanks!

SuperBee364 · 11-10-09, 01:50

dschribs, send a PM to Greg Nichols. He has a link to some stuff that is made to restore/recondition old rubber trim. It looks like really good stuff. Even though you've gotten the paint off, you might want to consider the reconditioning system.

Edit: Found Greg's post...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Nichols

I have seen this stuff used and its amazing, more invasive and more restorative for the long haul. Exterior Trim Repair Kit I have yet to use it myself, but when I get some trim that needs to be restored I'm getting it.

Cheers,
GREG