miko_supra Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 gonna respray the dash soon. and have been informed that isopropyl alcohol will get the rubbery texture off the original. Where can i get this from though? Will halfords do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I remember being told that Boots (or other chemists) have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 really. They probably know it as something else there though, (eg vaseline and petrolium jelly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I used paint thinners on mine and wire wool to get it off. Both can be purchased from Robert Dyas stores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I've just read that chemists don't sell it anymore Maplin have it online here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I used nail varnish remover. Worked fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 You might have read one of my posts as it was recommended to me from someone on here, when you buy isopropyl alcohol make sure that you do NOT buy the aerosol spray version make sure its in pouring form as you will be at it for hours if you buy the spray stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 If you know someone that works in a hospital get them to 'borrow' some "medi-pads". They're about 20mm x 20mm felt pads soaked in IPA in their own little packets (made to rub down skin before an injection etc.) - perfect for rubbing down and cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I used a 50p peace to get most of it off then some wet/dry paper for the little bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Or if you know a friendly local printer, they may let you have some of their blanket wash (isopropyl alcohol), which is normally supplied in 5 litre bottles. Potent stuff! I'll have to see if that works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 ok, well 2 1/2 hours ago i began. So far i have two coats of matt black on the ash tray, and one coat of primer on the gear surround. Its hard work ill tell you that. Im gnna give it two coats of clear laquer too. i've been using thinners on it and a whole range of sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra sam Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I did mine a few months back the same way using 200, 400, and then 600 grit wet n dry. took an absolute age and was really hard work but it was well worth it in the end looks so much better now! I tried using a dremel at 1 point to speed things up in the tight areas DON'T! It creates to much heat and ends up melting the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 I tried using a dremel at 1 point to speed things up in the tight areas DON'T! It creates to much heat and ends up melting the plastic. Now you tell me! yeah tried this earlier, and yes it melted the plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra sam Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Now you tell me! yeah tried this earlier, and yes it melted the plastic Well that makes us both twats then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I did mine a few months back the same way using 200, 400, and then 600 grit wet n dry. took an absolute age and was really hard work but it was well worth it in the end looks so much better now! I tried using a dremel at 1 point to speed things up in the tight areas DON'T! It creates to much heat and ends up melting the plastic. Its all about using the right chemicals... Mine took GVN 1 hour to stip and clean ready for primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 can anyone tell me how to take the window control surround bit out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra sam Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 You need to remove the door card, then you have to remove about 20 odd screws from the back of it and the whole thing will pop out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 ok cheers, anyone got a link to a thread of door card removal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra sam Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I was waiting for that! It's a lot easier that it looks. try this thread might help. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=56402&highlight=door+card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 excelent, cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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