ATTN Krylon Cowboys

[shoot4fun]

I recently picked up a AICS 2.-0 chassis with legacy skins that has a rifle attached. The previous owner painted the black skins with rattle-can FDE paint and I want to gently remove it. What do you guys who have removed paint from the plastic skins use that is safe for the plastic?

 

[shoot4fun]

Well, I tried Goo-Be-Gone Graffiti Remover since it said safe for plastic. I did soften the paint but it only pealed at the edges. I tried scraping off in some inconspicuous areas but that isn't going to be a good way to go on the plastic.
I have a buddy that does refinish (ceracoat, etc) and will just take it to him. He thinks he can blast it off without damaging the plastic finish.

 

[Larmo]

Had luck with citrus strip spray gel on a lot of magpul polymer bringing off krylon. No problems but once the paint started to bubble up wiped it away and wiped it again with a wet cloth. No scrubbing or scraping. It worked awesome. Didnt seem to affect the polymer. YMMV

 

[Hawkeyemm]

Brake cleaner?

 

[Longrangeprecision762]

I have used non chlorinated brake clean on numerous A.I. Skins and it does nothing to the plastic and quickly softens and removes the spray paint. Buy 6 cans and have at it.

Give everything a good coat and then scrub it with a soft nylon brush. A old toothbrush or the like is perfect. Noting more than that or you will scratch the surface of the skins.

Good luck my friend,

- Jon