Hey guys, just wondering what everyone uses to remove old paint from trim. The roof rail trim that goes in the window openings on my 70 Cutlass has paint from a previous paint job, and paint thinner isn't really getting the job done.

 

Lacquer thinner? don't get it on paint.

 

The trim is not on the car. The paint that's on the trim was from years ago

 

Lacquer thinner, acetone, maybe Brakleen.

- Eric

 

x2 if that don't take it off, it won't come off

 

I would go with Charlie Weaver and Acetone for the block

 

I read somewhere (possible here) that you could use balled up aluminum foil to remove overspray and tape residue on chrome trim. I plan in trying it on my bumper. Not sure if it will work on aluminum or pot metal parts though.

 

Try fine steel wool with some lube, such as WD-40. For the thicker paint, try a hard plastic scraper.

 

Is it the stainless part that holds the weather strip ? Just use paint stripper.

 

Yes Henry, that's the trim that i'm talking about.

 

I've used acetone with good success. For old, thick paint, I've used the citristrip. IF the trim is anodized, avoid caustic agents....like drain cleaners..do not ask how I know this.