182 bumper/mirror black trims

Dan11 · Jun 11, 2026

Hello!

I’m just starting to tidy up the outside of the new to me 182, and the plastics have been previously painted and started to chip. Does anyone have any pointers on removing all the old paint, short of sanding everything? I’ve heard acetone might be good? Or IPA, or APC? Any pointers are welcomed!
Cheers!

Matt Cup · Jun 11, 2026

Dan11 said:
Hello!

I’m just starting to tidy up the outside of the new to me 182, and the plastics have been previously painted and started to chip. Does anyone have any pointers on removing all the old paint, short of sanding everything? I’ve heard acetone might be good? Or IPA, or APC? Any pointers are welcomed!
Cheers!

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Matt Cup · Jun 11, 2026

I on the other hand had to replace my scuttle panel with a decent second hand one as the one previously on it had been lacquered and went funny.

Dan11 · Jun 11, 2026

Thanks for the link, will give it a look through! I did contemplate replacing it all, but starts to mount up in costs quickly, especially grilles!

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