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Peeling Paint off the Trim?

Does anyone know of a good way to peel the black paint off the trim around the windshield? It is in poor condition with little chips everywhere revealing chrome and primer.  I want to be careful also to not scratch the chrome underneath.

Peeling Paint off the Trim?

Reply #1
Don't know any good ways to get it off, but on my '86 I re-blacked it all with a can of matte black Krylon and it held up for 6 years.

Peeling Paint off the Trim?

Reply #2
Pull it off and sandblast it. Better use walnut shells so you don't mess it up.
84 Turbo coupe 2.3T Modded with 88 upper and lower intake, 88 injectors, E6 manifold, T3-4 AR.60 turbo, 31X12X3 FMIC, Homemade MBC , Greddy knock off BPV.
4 eyes see better than 2! 
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Peeling Paint off the Trim?

Reply #3
I used a ser and sand paper. When I re-painted it I used etching primer before painting (very important if you want the paint to last and not flake).
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86 5.0 Turbocoupe (Katrina), 87 5.0 Sport (Rita)

 

Peeling Paint off the Trim?

Reply #4
He doesn't want to repaint it guys, nor does he want to damage the chrome underneath.  I would try using a plastic ser and maybe a heat gun.

Peeling Paint off the Trim?

Reply #5
They make a product called peeler. use that or maybe some aircraft stripper.
84 Turbo coupe 2.3T Modded with 88 upper and lower intake, 88 injectors, E6 manifold, T3-4 AR.60 turbo, 31X12X3 FMIC, Homemade MBC , Greddy knock off BPV.
4 eyes see better than 2! 
Da Bird!

FreeBird