imjohnphan

Hey guys, I just got my car repaired and i think there seems to be a little paint on the rear bumper chrome strip. Is there any easy way of removing the paint on the strip .. its nothing major but just wanted to know.

salimshah

Some one got paid for painting, let them take care of it.

If you use thinner etc, you run the risk of ruining the nearbye paint. If you scratch it out, you run the risk of gouging into the chrome finish.

Salim

JeffTsai

iTrader: (1)

A few things you can try. Arranged in safe factor. 1Safe....3Caution needed

1. Get a claybar. It does wonders on removing contaminants on paint including overspray. Claybar is made to clean the paint on your car, so obviously its completely safe to use on the paint.
2. If the overspray isn't too bad use some rubbing alcohol. Might take a while but it should eventually come out.
3. If its a big splat or blotch on there, you will need to use paint remover. This stuff is very strong. Make sure you dont accidentally get it on surrounding body paint.

Good luck!

Wringo

I recently had my car front and rear bumper painted and installed and I replaced the molding on both? It looks a whole lot better and adds a little bling, bling to the front and rear. The strips are not cheap at the dealership , but if you can afford it replace them!

Dx3

iTrader: (13)

Just peel it off and try and fix it so you don't run the risk of damaging your paint on the bumper. Then just remove the old tape and put double sided tape on it and re-attach it.

Jonny

sockfocks

iTrader: (1)

speaking of chrome strip...i bought some replacement at pep boys for 11.99 for a 20ft roll...had about 3 feet left after doing both bumpers. Its 1/4 wide. It'll work till I get a body kit for her. How much are the factory ones?

engin_ear

iTrader: (1)

try masking the surrounding paint and then using polishing or rubbing compound. then finish with a good metal or chrome polish to bring up the shine of the strip. go lightly.

imjohnphan

Would acetone work? I have a lot of acetone and i know its stronger than alcohol .. and would acetone go through tape if i tape the surrounding area .. either that or how would i go about removing the chrome stripping.

Dx3

iTrader: (13)

It just peels off. Just get a flat screwedriver and wedge the end up and peel it off. It is just like tape.

Jonny

engin_ear

iTrader: (1)

I wouldn't use acetone. Might permanently dull the chrome strip (since it's only fake chrome plated). Acetone will take any coatings off of the paint if you get it on there.