Stripping paint
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All areas besides the areas you want to strip should be properly masked or removed. Stripper could seep behind a moulding and be problematic later. Stripper will damage plastic lenses. | All areas besides the areas you want to strip should be properly masked or removed. Stripper could seep behind a moulding and be problematic later. Stripper will damage plastic lenses. | ||
| − | After paint has lifted, scoop it up with a putty knife and discard the paint/stripper mixture into a | + | After paint has lifted, scoop it up with a putty knife or credit card, and discard the paint/stripper mixture into a cardboard box. Don't get any on your skin -- it burns. If you do, wash it off IMMEDIATELY with water. |
Once you've scooped up most of the mixure, wash off the rest with water. It will dilute the stripper and render it less volatile. | Once you've scooped up most of the mixure, wash off the rest with water. It will dilute the stripper and render it less volatile. | ||
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