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SS-E-YA · 03-15-2016, 08:08 PM

I want to re tint the side markers on the car. What is the best way to get the existing paint off?

IkoIko · 03-15-2016, 09:27 PM

Hi SS-E-Ya,

If you have a tea kettle, bring it to a boil and hold the lens over the steam. The glue should release, but it takes patience. I've used this technique to remove stickers from plastic. After the film releases some Goof Off on a soft cloth should finish the piece to a smooth surface.

yellow69z28rs · 03-15-2016, 09:31 PM

Straight ammonia, let it soak in it, check it every 20 minutes are so until the adhesive lets loose, and it will sooner are later.
Heat will help if you have a way of warming it while you are soaking it.

SS-E-YA · 03-16-2016, 09:34 AM

It's paint. Not vinyl.

Ledzepx · 03-16-2016, 01:44 PM

Your title threw me off. So its just paint to tint it. I would Recommend goof off. Alittle bit at a time.

Ledzepx · 03-16-2016, 01:46 PM

P.S. Dont heat it up at all and no steam. You could try warm water with dish soap first. Use a sponge.

SS-E-YA · 03-16-2016, 02:46 PM

Tried goof off, no luck. Tried wet sanding with 1000 and 2000 grit, still no luck.

Ledzepx · 03-16-2016, 03:46 PM

Is it possiable that it was already sanded and that is why its darker? Are you the first owner of the car.

SS-E-YA · 03-16-2016, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ledzepx

Is it possiable that it was already sanded and that is why its darker? Are you the first owner of the car.

No I'm 4th owner. The reason I'm wanting to re do them is because the tint in starting to flake off.

Ledzepx · 03-16-2016, 04:24 PM

This is a bit stronger than goof off. http://m.homedepot.com/p/Klean-Strip...VM46/100122813
Paint thinner might be to strong but this dries quick.

Steve1LE · 03-16-2016, 06:03 PM

Just buy new ones for $12 each

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/re...FkaAvKk8P8HAQ#

Phenix · 03-17-2016, 01:17 AM

Is that tint rubbery feeling? I ask because that looks a lot like smoke Plasti-Dip. If so, Goo Gone will dissolve it. If it's paint though, most thinners will not play nice with the plastic lens. You'd either need to be more aggressive with sanding or just buy new ones, but I'm guessing you have other, more expensive lights with that tint on there as well...

SS-E-YA · 03-17-2016, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Phenix

Is that tint rubbery feeling? I ask because that looks a lot like smoke Plasti-Dip. If so, Goo Gone will dissolve it. If it's paint though, most thinners will not play nice with the plastic lens. You'd either need to be more aggressive with sanding or just buy new ones, but I'm guessing you have other, more expensive lights with that tint on there as well...

No, it's not plastidip, I've used that before on previous vehicles. The side markers are the only ones like this. The tail lights have a tinted cover over them. Looks stupid.

SS-E-YA · 03-17-2016, 08:21 AM

I went ahead with paint on this one, it turned out ok.

03-15-2016, 08:08 PM	#1
SS-E-YA Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28, 1974 Turbo Nova Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 438	How to remove existing tint I want to re tint the side markers on the car. What is the best way to get the existing paint off?

03-15-2016, 09:31 PM	#3
yellow69z28rs Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Black Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 363	Straight ammonia, let it soak in it, check it every 20 minutes are so until the adhesive lets loose, and it will sooner are later. Heat will help if you have a way of warming it while you are soaking it. __________________ JRE 750 HP package Rag Top Rob

03-16-2016, 01:44 PM	#5
Ledzepx Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro 6sp. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 639	Your title threw me off. So its just paint to tint it. I would Recommend goof off. Alittle bit at a time. __________________ www.rsconversions.com

03-16-2016, 01:46 PM	#6
Ledzepx Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro 6sp. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 639	P.S. Dont heat it up at all and no steam. You could try warm water with dish soap first. Use a sponge. __________________ www.rsconversions.com

03-16-2016, 03:46 PM	#8
Ledzepx Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro 6sp. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 639	Is it possiable that it was already sanded and that is why its darker? Are you the first owner of the car. __________________ www.rsconversions.com

03-15-2016, 09:27 PM	#2
IkoIko IkoIko Drives: '12 2SS 6MT Victory Red Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 299 View My Garage	Hi SS-E-Ya, If you have a tea kettle, bring it to a boil and hold the lens over the steam. The glue should release, but it takes patience. I've used this technique to remove stickers from plastic. After the film releases some Goof Off on a soft cloth should finish the piece to a smooth surface.

03-16-2016, 09:34 AM	#4
SS-E-YA Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28, 1974 Turbo Nova Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 438	It's paint. Not vinyl.

03-16-2016, 02:46 PM	#7
SS-E-YA Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28, 1974 Turbo Nova Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 438	Tried goof off, no luck. Tried wet sanding with 1000 and 2000 grit, still no luck.

03-16-2016, 04:24 PM	#10
Ledzepx Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro 6sp. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 639	This is a bit stronger than goof off. http://m.homedepot.com/p/Klean-Strip...VM46/100122813 Paint thinner might be to strong but this dries quick. __________________ www.rsconversions.com

03-16-2016, 06:03 PM	#11
Steve1LE Drives: 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 74	Just buy new ones for $12 each http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/re...FkaAvKk8P8HAQ# __________________

03-17-2016, 01:17 AM	#12
Phenix Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 121	Is that tint rubbery feeling? I ask because that looks a lot like smoke Plasti-Dip. If so, Goo Gone will dissolve it. If it's paint though, most thinners will not play nice with the plastic lens. You'd either need to be more aggressive with sanding or just buy new ones, but I'm guessing you have other, more expensive lights with that tint on there as well...

03-17-2016, 08:21 AM	#14
SS-E-YA Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28, 1974 Turbo Nova Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 438	I went ahead with paint on this one, it turned out ok.