robin craig Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I have some plastic water jerry cans, the British ones. They are scruffy and over painted with a few layers of paint of a horrid civvy colour. Whats a good way to take the paint off? Thanks Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 wally dugan Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 HI ROBIN just a thought a pressure washer that produces hot water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Johnny Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Depends on the type of paint and how well it's been applied. If it's just been slapped on then a pressure washer might well do it. It that doesn't work, you'll need to resort to chemicals! For older organic based paints a caustic soda solution bath would work and not damage the plastic. For 2K or acrylic based paints a decent paint stripper (Synstrip or similar) would be best. Again, that shouldn't touch the plastic, but best to try it on an inconspicuous area first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 earlymb Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Maybe with brake fluid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Hoseman Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Be careful on plastic with brake fluid, might react. Hot jetwash or soda blasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 sirhc Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 You could try blasting with glass bead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cold_War_Collection Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi Robin, Soda Blasting is what we use to remove paint from rubber and Plastic. A local firm, Preptech, is who we use, and they are very good. As an example, when we shot the Saracen, we left the Final Drive boots on, and they cleaned up with all the paint removed and no damage. Bring them up next time you are here, and we can send them over, or call Lloyd at preptech directly if you want? cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 soupdragon Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Robin. Once 'cleaned' are they to be repainted (MoD) or are they 'green' enough? If so, is there a suitable plastic primer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cold_War_Collection Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Robin. Once 'cleaned' are they to be repainted (MoD) or are they 'green' enough? If so, is there a suitable plastic primer? Good Question, Robin, when you are up here, we can go and see our body and paint men about primers and paint for these if needed, they are pro's at plastic painting. cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 pru426 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 just testing ...it seems to work ok Nitromors Paint & Varnish Remover note! the cap of the canister would appear to be the same kind of black plastic ttfn pekka ....Robin ! it works on ferrets too:trustme: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cold_War_Collection Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 just testing ...it seems to work ok Nitromors Paint & Varnish Remover note! the cap of the canister would appear to be the same kind of black plastic ttfn pekka ....Robin ! it works on ferrets too:trustme:[ATTACH=CONFIG]101919[/ATTACH] ...yes....but the paint is the only stuff holding it in one piece !!!:nut: Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 robin craig Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 The water jerry cans are a black plastic and I wish to leave them au naturel (thats for you Nic) and so no I wont be pinting them. I have a mate with a hot water pressure washer that is free so he will be my first port of call Thanks for the ideas Will keep you posted Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 pru426 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Nitromors paint remover test .....12 h ...no apparent damage to the water canister I assume that the same kind of paint stripper is on sale all over the world if it has a black plastic safety cap so it should not cause damage to the same kind of black plastic but be aware ...no good for acryllic plastic my suggestion use Nitromors paint remover -> then neutralize water can with (hot) water -> and then hot water pressure washer ...? safety : watch out for splashing pekka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robin craig
I have some plastic water jerry cans, the British ones.
They are scruffy and over painted with a few layers of paint of a horrid civvy colour.
Whats a good way to take the paint off?
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Robin
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