How To Remove Spray Paint From Door Panels

Coat the recessed areas first and then the faces of the panels.

How to remove spray paint from door panels.

You ll probably have to fill deep dents twice to compensate for shrinkage. If oven cleaner doesn t remove the stain try scrubbing paint thinner on the spray paint with a q tip and cotton balls. Tape off the panel and surrounding wall to protect the areas around the panel. Get a primer specifically for metal and again formulated to inhibit rust if there is any on the panel.

In fact it s all but impossible to sand down to the base metal by hand so having one is a must. Use a scraper with a 45deg edge made of plexiglass to scrape smaller residual patches. If the the wire brush seems like it is too stiff you can also use the toothbrush for this step. After a quick dry with a paper towel i repeated the process.

Wipe off with a cotton cloth. Keep the spray moving evenly to avoid drips. Dry the area with a towel. Use a pencil torch to melt the paint very briefly just enough to see it go runny.

You will want to use firm but not harsh strokes when removing the paint. Start with a spray primer and apply by spraying from a distance of about a foot. Remove old paint from the hardware. It will leave a milky residue which can be easily polished off with extra cut car polish.

These typically take anywhere from 60 minutes to eight hours to. If eucalyptus oil doesn t remove the stain try scrubbing oven cleaner on the spray paint with a q tip and cotton balls. A high speed sander will allow you to work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Make sure you have adequate ventilation.

Smooth out the paint working with the grain. Wipe it clean with a water damp towel. Slice through paint buildup around hinges and latches. First use a stiff brush and a paint scraper to loosen the paint and vacuum up all debris.

Fill dents and holes with a sandable filler such as mh ready patch. Begin by applying paint to the inside of the top panels. Use an electric orbital sander to remove paint from large areas. Next i used my toothbrush and bucket of water to wash away as much paint and stripper from grooves as possible.

Fit your orbital sander with a piece of 500 1 200 grit sandpaper or a sanding pad.