How to remove paint from side mirrors?

[Cruzzera]

Hi all,

Recently got my FZ6 as well and lovin it:cheer:

I have a question here. One of my side mirrors is spray painted by the previous owner. What can i use to remove the paint without damaging the plastic?
TIA.

 

[Fz6Sa]

Do you have any idea what kind of paint it is?

 

[reiobard]

on the mirror itself or the stalk?

if it is on the mirror itself then you can use a razor blade as a scraper and scrape it off.

 

[Cruzzera]

Do you have any idea what kind of paint it is?

Hmm... Looks like the spray paint kind.

on the mirror itself or the stalk?

if it is on the mirror itself then you can use a razor blade as a scraper and scrape it off.

Yes its the back of the mirror. Oh yea. Didn't thought of removing it mechanically. Wld give it a try. THanks! :thumbup:

 

[Fz6Sa]

Hmm... Looks like the spray paint kind.



Yes its the back of the mirror. Oh yea. Didn't thought of removing it mechanically. Wld give it a try. THanks! :thumbup:

You could try heating it a bit with a heat-gun first, - many of the plastic paints will let go if heated.
Don't over do it though, - you don't wont to melt the mirror housing.

 

[Cruzzera]

You could try heating it a bit with a heat-gun first, - many of the plastic paints will let go if heated.
Don't over do it though, - you don't wont to melt the mirror housing.

Thanks! Will give it a try.

 

[Zanch]

I would just use some acetone... just be careful with it. Should work quick.