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removing clear coat from painted plastic interior trim pieces (Non-Ferrari)

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  1. ferrariformulauno

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    #1 ferrariformulauno, Mar 27, 2018
    Guys

    I'm trying to do ssome detail work on my Clio and need to find a solution to removing the factory plastic clear coat from interior trim pieces. I don't believe it is a soft touch clear coat although it has become gummy so to speak.

    So far I've tried Brake Cleaner and then Nail Polish remover with little success. It seems to come off more from scrapping/friction generated than anything else.

    I've also looked at chemical compatibly charts vs plastics but have found zero information againts surface clear coatings used on plastics.

    I'm looking to retain the basecoat color grey over black plastic and do not plan on re-clearcoating the plastic trim.

    I've thought about wet sanding although it would be very difficult due to small curvatures and complete removal of the dash to get this part out.

    I've not tried Methyl Ethyl Ketones yet but I guess this could be the next step. Any ideas?
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  2. Dave rocks

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    #2 Dave rocks, Mar 27, 2018
    Can you post a photo? Many car interior parts (especially older cars) don't have coatings - the parts are as-mold. Coatings started to improve the cosmetics of the parts and to facilitate the use of backlite graphics.

    Many, many different processes are used to achieve the results. In many cases, primers and clear coats are not used - it all depends on the application.
     
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    #3 ferrariformulauno, Mar 27, 2018
    Okay will post some pictures later today, Thank you!
     
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    #4 ferrariformulauno, Mar 27, 2018
    okay here are some images showing the coating on the radio and the surround piece
     

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    #5 Dave rocks, Mar 27, 2018
    Interesting - that does appear to be a soft touch. My suggestion is to remove a piece and try isopropyl alcohol on an area not seen. It might take the base paint off.
     
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    #6 crazyswede1027, Mar 31, 2018
    Love to see what works. Looks similar to stuff in my volvo v70 thats becoming sticky
     

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