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Paint and Body Butyl Removal

  • Thread starter Thread starter 89jrs50
  • Start date Start date May 2, 2016
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butyl removal from taillight housing, any tips would be helpful
 

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Use a plastic tool to get the majority off without scratching the paint.

Use a solvent like lacquer thinner (or milder) on a rag, should wipe off fairly easy.
 
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