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Old 03-26-2011, 07:21 AM
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ive got one set of spare springs and wanted to try this out, im using dot 4 break fluid how long do i leave them in it for before i remove them to wire brush the paint off?
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dont warry i figured it out, dot4 break fluid doesnt work at all, i used paint thinner and it striped completely in 10 minutes, i also forgot that you shouldnt touch paint thinner :L my hand only looks a little bit red to what it did
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paint stripper works. its messy though and the paint comes off in clumps

the other issue is with the springs bare they dont look great. I think the black RIT die is a good choice. quicker and easier too
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ben can i black rit dye them after i strip the paint off them?
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Originally Posted by HotBodiesVe8Boy
dont warry i figured it out, dot4 break fluid doesnt work at all, i used paint thinner and it striped completely in 10 minutes, i also forgot that you shouldnt touch paint thinner :L my hand only looks a little bit red to what it did
another option is gasket remover comes in spray can no need to touch let it set for 5 min and wipes paint right off!
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Originally Posted by HotBodiesVe8Boy
ben can i black rit dye them after i strip the paint off them?
does anyone know if rit dyeing them will still work after ive stripped the paint off them?
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No, dyeing them only works when the paint hasn't been removed.

Break out the dremel with a polishing wheel and some polishing compound and shine them up.
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ok wasnt sure, im gonna de paint all my springs soon, i like the chrome look they give out.
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