Painted back

theshiver · 01/18/2010, 10:16 AM

I have a acrylic tank with a painted back and would like to remove the paint any ideas would be appreciated

Chiefsurfer · 01/18/2010, 10:22 AM

depends on the paint. Almost NO paint likes water, so you could try a spray bottle with water. Spray ever 15 minutes(ro/di can be used) for like 4 hours. Then take a plastic paint scraper to it. Gotta be careful using any kinds of chemicals with the acrylic.

If your paint is water-proof, would oil work in the same fashion? I would assume if re-painting theoil might cause problems. Anyone have any other ideas?

theshiver · 01/18/2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefsurfer

depends on the paint. Almost NO paint likes water, so you could try a spray bottle with water. Spray ever 15 minutes(ro/di can be used) for like 4 hours. Then take a plastic paint scraper to it. Gotta be careful using any kinds of chemicals with the acrylic.

If your paint is water-proof, would oil work in the same fashion? I would assume if re-painting theoil might cause problems. Anyone have any other ideas?

I don't know what type of paint it is but the tank is 10' long so I'm looking for the easy way out I wonder if straight vinegar might help

Chiefsurfer · 01/18/2010, 12:03 PM

at 10' long, the spray might take a little while. You can give vinegar a shot. MAYBE, and I don't know the reaction with acrylic, mineral spirits. They are not very volitile in terms of HOW much VOCs they have. They are like the little cousin to many worse ones like strippers and acetone which I can almost guarantee will destroy plastics. mineral spirits and denatured alcohols are much safer, but do not know exactly HOW safe.

Chiefsurfer · 01/18/2010, 12:06 PM

was told by a co-worker that both mineral spirits and denatured alcohol will haze acrylic at the very least.

theshiver · 01/18/2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefsurfer

was told by a co-worker that both mineral spirits and denatured alcohol will haze acrylic at the very least.

Thanks for all you work on this issue I sure appreciate it

01/18/2010, 10:16 AM	#1
theshiver Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: sw missouri Posts: 156	Painted back I have a acrylic tank with a painted back and would like to remove the paint any ideas would be appreciated

01/18/2010, 10:22 AM	#2
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	depends on the paint. Almost NO paint likes water, so you could try a spray bottle with water. Spray ever 15 minutes(ro/di can be used) for like 4 hours. Then take a plastic paint scraper to it. Gotta be careful using any kinds of chemicals with the acrylic. If your paint is water-proof, would oil work in the same fashion? I would assume if re-painting theoil might cause problems. Anyone have any other ideas?

01/18/2010, 12:03 PM	#4
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	at 10' long, the spray might take a little while. You can give vinegar a shot. MAYBE, and I don't know the reaction with acrylic, mineral spirits. They are not very volitile in terms of HOW much VOCs they have. They are like the little cousin to many worse ones like strippers and acetone which I can almost guarantee will destroy plastics. mineral spirits and denatured alcohols are much safer, but do not know exactly HOW safe.

01/18/2010, 12:06 PM	#5
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	was told by a co-worker that both mineral spirits and denatured alcohol will haze acrylic at the very least.