Painted Dash - How To Remove Paint?

[hoopty5.0]

I've had a dash in the attic and I recently put it up for sale, but no bites when people discover it's been painted. Is there a way to remove the paint? Will I have to sand it down and re-paint it the factory color?

 

[Onefine88]

Yes. You'll need to prep and repaint it. You can't remove the previous paint without damaging the plastic underneath. Any chemical that would strip the lacqure paint will also melt the plastic. I wouldn't sand it either. Sanding will remove the original texture of the plastic. Use a Scotch brite pad instead to prep it then clean it well with a degreaser.
Good luck

 

[mikestang63]

I'd use a mild prepsolve and primer and paint it the factory color. How much do dashes go for these days? You'll spend $20 in suppllies

 

[hoopty5.0]

I'd use a mild prepsolve and primer and paint it the factory color. How much do dashes go for these days? You'll spend $20 in suppllies

well, structurally it's a really nice piece. No cracks, nothing broken off. Just needs to be the right color. Im considering using it in my car, but money is much more of a priority right now.

 

[90sickfox]

Goof off worked for me on some painted door panels I picked up. Test a small area first...I used a tooth brush and a rag removed it quick.