Re: IML: Removing paint from a light lens

[Christopher H <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You might want to try a product called Goo Gone available at (hardware/home
improvement stores) if the paint's not been on there for too long, or maybe
mineral spirits (which still might damage the plastic but won't be as harsh
as lacquer thinner).

Better idea: Is it a smooth lens (versus one with a fluted surface)? Then
just try polishing compound on a terrycloth washcloth (or even a
toothbrush), or perhaps a scratch-remover type of wax product. Any mild
abrasive like that should be able to remove the paint (with a decent amount
of rubbing) without harming the lens. Might even freshen up the lens nicely!

Let us know what works! Hopefully this lens is common to every GM car for 10
years and the worst you'll need to do is replace it.

And when you get your Imperial painted, remove the lenses and trim yourself
before you deliver the car to the shop. That's what I did, then I reattached
the taillamps and license plate (to wherever I could mount it temporarily)
and had a friend drive in front of me. Once there, I took the taillamps and
plate off again and left the naked car for its rejuvenation.

It was fun, and it made me feel like I did it myself (with the enormous help
of my best friend, a shared experience I'll never forget).

Chris in LA


On 10/28/06 5:57 PM, pnkmoore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx at pnkmoore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Does anyone have advice about removing automobile paint from a light lens?
> During the recent repaint of my '69 Buick vehicle, the license plate light
> lens that's under the truck "lip" over the license plate was painted along
> with the rest of the trunk.    I want to clean it off without disrupting the
> lens, which appears to be plastic.  I took it off today and tried nail
> polish remover and lighter fluid (not at the same time) to no avail.  I
> hesitated to try paint thinner lest the plastic melt.
> 
> (ahem) This may happen again when I get my Imperial painted, so there's some
> relevant content.  I don't want to ask the Buick club.  The IML always seems
> to have better advice.
> 
> Anyone?  Anyone?
> 
> Patrick
> Southeast Louisiana
> '58 Southampton project
> '69 Electra convertible
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christopher H" <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "IML (main)" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 3:47 PM
> Subject: Re: IML: Fall Fling Report
> 
> 
>> You can keep tabs on the dates for this show and other LA-area events on
>> the
>> website of its sponsor, Chrysler Performance West.
>> 
>> http://www.cpwclub.com/
>> 
>> For the record, save the date for the two-day Spring event, with judging
>> on
>> Sunday:
>> 
>> Spring Fling XXI
>> May 5 & 6, 2007
>> Saturday and Sunday
>> 
>> Chris in LA
>> 67 Crown
>> 78 NYB Salon
>> 
>> 
>> On 10/28/06 1:15 PM, DR CHALLENGER at drchallenger@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> 
>>> its been the same weekend for 10-15 years.
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> From: DavisADM@xxxxxxx
>>>> Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Subject: Re: IML: Fall Fling Report
>>>> Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 15:02:21 EDT
>>>> 
>>>> It would have been nice to find out about the event before it happened!
>>>> 
>>>> I would have attended!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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