I searched it so please don't yell at me. I need to remove primer from bumpers, grille parts, and other misc items. I tried using paint thinner (like suggested in the search I read) and it didn't remove it, just made a big ol' mess. Any helpfull tips? Read about using Easyoff, doese that work?
Unless it is some kind of epoxy primer you should be able to loosen it with a rag and laquer thinner. Some 0000 steel wool or a fine Scotchbrite pad works well too.
Not sure what kind of primer it is. Was primed 20 something years ago. I bought the steel wool but was afraid of damaging the chrome undernieth. The places where the primer has chiped, it is chrome under there but the bumpers and grille parts have A LOT of layers of primer.
I would try paint stripper, (Aircraft Remover). It should work quick without damage to the chrome, but test in a incon****uous place first...
Like 'aagie' and 'fordcragar' I've used lacquer thinner and fine steel wool. On thicker or multiple coats I've used aircraft stripper like '39 All Ford.' One question: can you see any evidence of sanding or scuffing (as in paint prep) on the exposed chrome? If there's that much primer on it, be prepared for re-chroming anyway; primer might have been the previous owner's alternative. Good luck!
Chrome is an extremely thin plating/coating over a thicker shiny nickel coating that is applied to keep the nickel from tarnishing and turning dull, like an old nickel does. If you use steel wool, sand paper or even tooth past on it it will "sand" all the chrome off leaving just the bare nickel, and it WILL then tarnish. Try a natural type paint remover or if it's thick, brittle paint, you might be able to chip it off with a sharpened wood tongue depressor/popsicle stick. That has worked for me, and doesn't s**** off too much chrome in the process.
Paint stripper got ancient paint off my valve covers, it might work for you. just spray it on and let it sit for 20 mins, then s****e it off with a plastic s****er.
Easy-Off. You need to get the old school original formula. Spray it on, wait, wipe it off, repeat. I leave it on 5-10 minutes for painted surfaces. I'm sure you could leave it on chrome and stainless for a lt longer. Give it time to work and you will be amazed atthe results. I took off years old graffiti AND the big square of primer the P.O had used to hide it.
I've used steel wool on the chrome on my truck to remove all sorts of **** with good results, paint included
I used aircraft paint stripper to do a grill and bumper on my old truck, it was a pain, and made a mess, and took a while, but it did the job. I used a paint stick to s****e the softened paint off. Oven cleaner is caustic, isn't it? I'd be leery of using it on metal that I want to preserve.
i like to use a liberal application of chrome polish, then "buff" it with fine steel wool. the polish provides enough lube to keep from tearing up the chrome as well as some abrasive to remove the residue
Aircraft brand paint remover will take it off really well. It will not harm the chrome at all. A plastic/wooden s****er and maybe a toothbrush ought to be all you need to remove the softened and wrinkled paint. Apply again until all paint is loosened and s****es off, then wipe it clean with a wet rag. (this stripper is neutralized with water, good to know when it gets on your skin.) A trick to keeping the stripper from drying out before softening the paint: Place wax paper over it and let it soak. Steel wool or anything abrasive will harm the chrome by removing some of it along with the paint. The condition of the plating and aggression level with the abrasives will determine whether you can get away with it or not.
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