Removing Paint From Arms

[Brettc10]

What has anyone used to remove the paint from the arms? I want the Plate arms to be clear. I read a few that had done clear frames on here.
Can anyone let me know what they used that will not damage the plastic?
Thanks

 

[Oakleynerd]

the plate arms are no problem . . . i cleaned a silver pair with acetone-free nail polish remover!

 

[SpliceD]

Wow, interesting. The plates actually come off like that?

 

[qtrain23]

Well I know what I'm doing with my plates.

 

[Brettc10]

Thanks Nerd
How did you get the arms and plate pieces off? I looked at the arms and was afraid I would break the plastic pin.
Did the paint come of easy?
I have read about the boiling in water??
I want to do the same thing you did strip them clear.

 

[Brettc10]

Well I know what I'm doing with my plates.

You should custom the ones you have. Half the color was off already.
I have a very cool idea for the ones I am doing.

 

[Oakleynerd]

qtrain - that's the right way for you "damaged" plates :big_boss:

Brettc - the paint comes off very easy with the acetone-free nail polish remover. you can try it with warm/hot water too! the plate pieces are glued and i took them off during the process . . . it was not a big problem on my pair. good luck!!
and post some pics ))

 

[qtrain23]

I was gonna send them to chop but communication is slow at best. I'll see what I can do

 

[Brettc10]

qtrain - that's the right way for you "damaged" plates :big_boss:

Brettc - the paint comes off very easy with the acetone-free nail polish remover. you can try it with warm/hot water too! the plate pieces are glued and i took them off during the process . . . it was not a big problem on my pair. good luck!!
and post some pics ))

Hey Nerd stripped them last night. Arms were easy, frame was a bit of a pain. Little elbow grease and it is all off. I used the Acetone-free nail polish remover. it worked very well. Seemed to work better when I let them soak a little. I removed all the plate pieces and arms. No problems.
I will post pictures later. Did you finish yours?
Thanks again for the info.

 

[Brettc10]

I was gonna send them to chop but communication is slow at best. I'll see what I can do

Take your time and give it a shot. It is not a quick process. I spend about 2 to 3 hours taking apart and stripping last night.
I am looking forward to the idea I have for them. Hope it looks as good as they do in my mind.
I will keep you all posted.
Good luck