Got some fender flares, need help with paint

I got some oem fender flares that were painted white but I want them black, how do I remove the old paint, is there some kind of paint remover for plastic or should I just sand it
Thanks

 

I would personally just repaint them. Removing the paint may cause damage and even if it doesnt, factory flares fade quickly.

On a side note, I heard that soaking plastic parts in brake fluid will remove paint without destroying the plastic. Never tried it myself though.

 

arent the stock flares fiber glass?

 

Yeah my bad, fiberglass not plastic

 

Thanks, break fluid, i may look into that

 

I may try some plastidip and see what happens

 

Ditto. Sand, primer, and paint. I used semi-gloss black and it turned out great.

I would advise against this. Taking off the flares twice sucks especially if you break the tabs. Do it right the first time, see above.

 

Yeah I have to sand them a lot because of paint drips, that's why I wanted a paint remover to make it easy

 

Paint thinner or lacquer thinner? not sure if that would hurt the fiberglass

 

pic of them installed, they turned out great imo
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/722/4129/39304564045_large.jpg
and here is a pic without them
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/722/4129/39304564017_large.jpg

 

Yeah they did. Definitely looks better with them on.

Keep us updated on how the coating holds up.

 

Looks good!

 

thanks man, yeah i got to wash it pretty soon so we will see how it holds up

 

Thanks!