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Topic subjectRemoving Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
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93430, Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by Super20G, Apr-07-06 07:04 AM
I had the wonderful idea a few years ago to paint a mitsu logo in the center of my apexi intercooler... It looks pretty good... But the time has come for it to disappear.

I made a template, laid it on top, sprayed Krylon primer, then Krylon color, then Krylon clear... I think before the thing went back on I may have sprayed the entire front with clear... lol... but that was a long time ago so I am not positive.

What would be the best way to get it off since we're talking painted fins and all? I just want to strip the thing clean.

Any ideas what will work best?
93431, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by R34Eclipse, Apr-07-06 07:14 AM
laquer thinner, or maybe light sanding but be careful not to bend the fins, or even just repaint it all silver.
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93437, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by Super20G, Apr-07-06 10:42 AM
What would happen if I bathed it in a tub of paint thinner overnight and spray it off with a low pressure hose? I have no idea, as you can tell :-)
93439, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by Collente, Apr-07-06 11:06 AM
Id be too afriad to get get paint thinner in the tube and run it through the system.

Go get some Goo Gone, you'll be set.

Nick
97RS
93441, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by FlyinEsi, Apr-07-06 12:30 PM
You still have your car??? I thought you were selling that thing??
93473, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by boosted60trimrst, Apr-08-06 02:34 PM
aircraft stripper
93474, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by totaleclipse_05, Apr-08-06 03:07 PM
Originally posted by boosted60trimrst
aircraft stripper


X2, should work wonders.

93482, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by Ryan_Hes, Apr-09-06 03:58 PM
Flip the intercooler over. :)
93483, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by KBallistiks, Apr-09-06 04:59 PM
I've seen that Aircraft shit eat up a set of wheels. Lol it took the paint and all off but also ate into wheel. Just a thought though.
93484, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by mike_d, Apr-09-06 05:31 PM
You can get automotive stripper thats safe for aluminum in an aerosol can. I would take the IC off the car use the stripper and power wash it clean.
93490, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by Super20G, Apr-10-06 02:39 AM
Good deal. I will try to make sure I get something for aluminum.

And, yep, still have the car. Haven't been able to part with her yet..

If I sell her and my daily, I cant afford anything I would like (saving for house) so not much incentive to sell right now.
93501, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by donnyb373, Apr-10-06 11:35 AM
on a side note, is this the apexi delta fin intercooler? if so close up pics of it on your car? i orderd mine and im tring to figuer out how to run my pipe...thx man
93521, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by Super20G, Apr-11-06 03:31 AM
Originally posted by donnyb373
on a side note, is this the apexi delta fin intercooler?


It's an old apexi from when Hahn's kits used to come with them... long long time ago.
93550, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by VOTBLINDUB, Apr-12-06 12:35 PM
any kind of paint stripper should work, just make sure that it doesnt eat away at like aluminum and stuff, so you dont end up destroying an intercooler.
93551, RE: Removing Krylon Spray Paint from Intercooler
Posted by 95_ESi_Person, Apr-12-06 01:14 PM
I'm with Laquer thinner, scuff pad (brillo) and a hose.