Stripping side covers and tail?

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31 Jul 2012 08:25 #539688 by Kidkawie
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Can paint stripper be used on the plastic body parts?
1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125

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31 Jul 2012 09:07 #539696 by Patton
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Some folks report success by soaking in brake fluid, perhaps inside a plastic bag.

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31 Jul 2012 10:01 #539702 by Kidkawie
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Brake fluid? With no harm to the panels?
1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
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31 Jul 2012 10:10 #539705 by xmoney
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Try not to use stripper. Just sand it out. Takes time but u wont break the plastic down. Strippers break the plastics/ composites down.
1992 Harley Davidson FXDC Full Custom
1982 KZ 750 N1 Cafe project
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31 Jul 2012 10:12 #539706 by xmoney
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Brake fluid will ruin a paint job. The plastic will always hold some oil no matter how much you clean it!
1992 Harley Davidson FXDC Full Custom
1982 KZ 750 N1 Cafe project
1970 BSA Thunderbolt OIF W/ Lightning twin carb Head Bobber/ Cafe Stayle (Project )

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31 Jul 2012 11:08 #539723 by z1kzonly
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Wetsand with good quality 220 wet/dry sandpaper.
Use a 3M sponge block too.
Use lots of water and nitrile gloves to save your fingertips
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02 Aug 2012 18:01 #540310 by Gman
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Do not use paint stripper on your plastics. I learned the hard way. It softens up the plastic same as the paint, then you've got a mess.
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