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Some_Guy_
ok, I'm a n00b to modding. Actually, I decided to do it last night, and started today.

I taped off what I didn't want painted, but the tape let go and I have a little overspray on my front panel. The paint is an acrylic laquer (automotive stuff). Any ideas on how to get it off of there without damaging what I've already painted? I also don't want to do anything that'll discolor the plastic.
hardwarefreek
Cellulose paint thinner availiable at any auto store
Sainou-Kun
Yeah, use that stuff works like a charm. Also be shure to use it on a cotton ball or Q-tip so you dont get it anywheres else.
Some_Guy_
Yeah, I figured so but I didn't know what it might do to the plastic. I thought about acetone (nail polish remover) but my wife only has this stuff that's blue, and I was afraid it might dye the plastic.

I'm off to a class right now, I'll give it a shot later tonight or tomorrow.
Sainou-Kun
Gl mano
Some_Guy_
Well, the crap plastic that the front panel is made of softens with paint thinner. It also softened slightly in a couple of spots where I painted it. I think I'm gonna try wet-sanding with 600 or 1000 grit and see what happens.
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