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Old Dec 26, 2021 | 07:50 PM
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I recently picked up a LS6 intake in great shape but the previous guy painted it red. I was wondering what the least damaging and easiest way to remove it from the surface and returning it to stock would be.
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Old Dec 26, 2021 | 07:56 PM
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I had a C5 vette that the PO had painted the intake and fuel rail covers. But it was a cheap spray can job. The best thing that worked for me was Oreillys brake parts cleaner. We use it at work and its some wicked stuff. cleaner and a toothbrush worked for me. I didn't want to use use anything too harsh. Intakes can get pretty pricey.
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Old Dec 26, 2021 | 08:08 PM
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Yeah, same here with not wanting to use anything too harsh on the finish. I was afraid brake cleaner might melt the plastic and figured I'd ask here first.
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Is the red a good enough paint job where you can paint black over it to make it look stock-ish?
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Eh, think I'll leave it red before I'd do that. I have a stock one non-painted and I was thinking about stripping this one and selling it.
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Old Dec 26, 2021 | 10:46 PM
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The best way would be dry ice media blasting but you might not have anyone local who could do that.
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