Re: [MBZ] Stripping paint off S550 front bumber

2022-06-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I see this stuff for painting the bumper. Looks like the kit is enough to do it, says up to 4sqft. I guess that’s enough for bumper. They mix up your color. https://www.paintscratch.com/neworder/store/item/spukitNM/Spray-Paint-Kit-(non-metal)/ It’s not clear there are specific strippers for bum

Re: [MBZ] Stripping paint off S550 front bumber

2022-06-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
There is stripper specifically for plastic parts, I know I’ve used it before but I can’t recall the name or manufacturer. I’m sure it’s something you could Google. Also be sure to use a paint for plastic parts or there’s a prep spray you can use before painting with regular paint. I’ve done a

Re: [MBZ] Stripping paint off S550 front bumber

2022-06-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-12 15:53, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: The bumber is a sorta flexible plastic but pretty stiff and the paint seems kinda flexible so I wonder if that’s special paint not like regular body paint. Is there such a thing? With auto paints, the paint manufacturer supplies a flex

Re: [MBZ] Stripping paint off S550 front bumber

2022-06-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If the paint stripper is sold in a plastic container, maybe it would be safe? "Test in a hidden area first" as they say There's always sandpaper On Sun, Jun 12, 2022, at 3:53 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > It’s ratty and needs to be repainted. The paint on it now seems pret

[MBZ] Stripping paint off S550 front bumber

2022-06-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It’s ratty and needs to be repainted. The paint on it now seems pretty thick where it is peeling off. I need to get the rest of it off before repainting. I was thinking a paint stripper might not be a good idea on the plastic except maybe that citrus stuff but I’ve never used that. The solvent s