Paint Removal

[fretburner79]

I have a pair that were painted before I received them. What's the best way to remove it?

It's a Splice that had flat black painted over top of the FMJ

 

[IUSTEVE]

Contact @Drchop he would point you in the right direction

 

[Carrera1963]

Not like this, I would suggest!

http://www.oakleyforum.com/threads/the-most-stupid-thing-i-did-oakley-wise.32380/#post-361802

Apologies for bring up bad memories Washi!

 

[fretburner79]

Dayum

 

[washi me sensie]

Not like this, I would suggest!

http://www.oakleyforum.com/threads/the-most-stupid-thing-i-did-oakley-wise.32380/#post-361802

Apologies for bring up bad memories Washi!

sigh!.... better send your pair to the doc bro!

 

[Mdgustaf]

Acetone could do the trick, but as others have said the Doc would know best...

 

[Carrera1963]

sigh!.... better send your pair to the doc bro!

Think of it as a service to the community Washi, to save others going down the same road...

 

[washi me sensie]

Think of it as a service to the community Washi, to save others going down the same road...

im an unwilling victim.... so that others can see the light!

 

[NiGHTSx2]

Acetone could do the trick, but as others have said the Doc would know best...

DO NOT use acetone! It eats plastic, O-Matter included. Thinner, lacquer thinner, mineral spirits will all degrade the plastic as well. They may not do it instantly, but it will make the frame brittle in the long run. I use Super Clean (100%, non-diluted). Let the glasses sit for a few hours to a few days (depending on the type of paint you're removing) then scrub with a soft brush. Works well and will not damage the plastic.

 

[fretburner79]

DO NOT use acetone! It eats plastic, O-Matter included. Thinner, lacquer thinner, mineral spirits will all degrade the plastic as well. They may not do it instantly, but it will make the frame brittle in the long run. I use Super Clean (100%, non-diluted). Let the glasses sit for a few hours to a few days (depending on the type of paint you're removing) then scrub with a soft brush. Works well and will not damage the plastic.

Any idea whether or not this method will remove the original FMJ layer below?