How To Remove Spray Paint From Door Panels

Smooth out the paint working with the grain.

How to remove spray paint from door panels.

If the door has a vertical center stile paint this next and then blend in the brush marks from the center stile when you paint the horizontal rails. After a quick dry with a paper towel i repeated the process. If oven cleaner doesn t remove the stain try scrubbing paint thinner on the spray paint with a q tip and cotton balls. If eucalyptus oil doesn t remove the stain try scrubbing oven cleaner on the spray paint with a q tip and cotton balls.

Use an electric orbital sander to remove paint from large areas. Fit your orbital sander with a piece of 500 1 200 grit sandpaper or a sanding pad. Coat the recessed areas first and then the faces of the panels. Start with a spray primer and apply by spraying from a distance of about a foot.

You will want to use firm but not harsh strokes when removing the paint. Begin by applying paint to the inside of the top panels. A high speed sander will allow you to work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Next i used my toothbrush and bucket of water to wash away as much paint and stripper from grooves as possible.

Make sure you have adequate ventilation. Get a primer specifically for metal and again formulated to inhibit rust if there is any on the panel. If the the wire brush seems like it is too stiff you can also use the toothbrush for this step. First use a stiff brush and a paint scraper to loosen the paint and vacuum up all debris.

You ll probably have to fill deep dents twice to compensate for shrinkage. Slice through paint buildup around hinges and latches. Wipe it clean with a water damp towel. Remove old paint from the hardware.

These typically take anywhere from 60 minutes to eight hours to. Use a pencil torch to melt the paint very briefly just enough to see it go runny. It will leave a milky residue which can be easily polished off with extra cut car polish. Keep the spray moving evenly to avoid drips.

Fill dents and holes with a sandable filler such as mh ready patch. Wipe off with a cotton cloth. Dry the area with a towel. Use a scraper with a 45deg edge made of plexiglass to scrape smaller residual patches.

Next apply a chemical paint stripper.