stripping paint off a Vac-U-Pickle

[Shooter]

Be careful with brake fluid on plastic guys. I work with this stuff everyday and can attest to it's ability to eat/soften screwdriver handles, pens, pencils, the mouse on your computer, etc...

I don't have experience with brake fluid and styrene, but knowing the limited chemical resistance of it, I wouldn't think it would survive too long.

Most of the examples I mentioned above are after long term exposure, but only surface exposure, not submerging. It's nasty stuff, but it will completely neutralize/wash away with water.

[roadrashracing]

I used goo gone extreme to remove paint on a hatch I messed up on.

[JimClark]

Well seem's like wet sanding is the only good option. Got some of the Citri-Strip and yes it will take fusion paint off but it also softens the plastic so not a good option.
So back to wetsanding

[T.C.]

I would read the label on a Fusion can and get an idea whats in the paint.
That will give ya a good idea what will cut it, then go to a good automotive paint supply store and ask them.
Usually if they know whats in the paint they can recommend a product that will work.
Ya just got to find a good one with people who know what they are talking about.
T.C.

[JimClark]

I am not opposed to the old fashioned wet sanding method wich is probably what I will do

Jim

[sailr]

I didn't think it would. I'd be amazed if brake fluid works either. The fusion paint is pretty tough unlike the el-cheapo $.99 enamel.

Purple power didn't even do anything to the Fusion paint.
Onto brake fluid if that doesn't work then I go get some of the ctri strip Darin recommended

[Flying Scotsman]

Jim, the old fashioned method...wet sandpaper...the gray stuff. I would not use a chemical on that hull material.

Douggie

[Darin Jordan]

Purple power didn't even do anything to the Fusion paint.
Onto brake fluid if that doesn't work then I go get some of the ctri strip Darin recommended

Jim,

If you are willing to run up to my house... I have a can of Citri-Strip that you can borrow if you want to try before you buy. It's a little spendy, so you might as well find out first. I'll be home all weekend, and all next week.

[egneg]

It can take 24 hours for brake fluid to work. That is why I said small parts that can be submerged.

[JimClark]

unless it has to stay on doe a while brake fluid doesn't touch it either.
Jim

[JimClark]

Purple power didn't even do anything to the Fusion paint.
Onto brake fluid if that doesn't work then I go get some of the ctri strip Darin recommended

[sailr]

Oh hell yeah! It is a strong solvent. I've used it a lot for various things. It will eat up your hands. Just eats the outer layer of skin. It won't take your fingers off!! ;-)

[JimClark]

The Degreaser will?

Be careful with that stuff. It will eat the skin on your fingers. You'll be 'molting' for days!

[egneg]

Try brake fluid, If I remember correctly it's used it to strip plastic Model RR projects when they want to repaint to a diffrent roadname.
As allways "TEST" first.
Hope this helps ?
T.C.

It works well for small parts that can be submerged but I don't think it's practical for a boat hull.

[sailr]

Be careful with that stuff. It will eat the skin on your fingers. You'll be 'molting' for days!