Pop-N-Lock Poppin

Well I bought a color match pop-n-lock, not impressed with the mechanism or the paint. The lock is stiff and unruly, the paint started to chip and flake from almost day one. How do I go about removing the paint that is left?

 

So is this in the wrong thread? Where can I get an answer from folks who do body work?

 

Ya they do, but don't waste your money, they haven't figured out how to get paint to stick to plastic.

 

My 2010 TRD Sport has color matched bumpers, mirrors and door handles
so the tailgate handle seemed like the way to go.

 

send it back and get a plastic black one, then spray liquid graphite in the lock to prevent siezing

 

Had it too long to send back, just need to know how to strip paint off plastic without damaging the handle.