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Mylar removal

By pinstyle

11 years ago


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#1 11 years ago

any thoughts on removing mylar from a EATPM? The pop bumper area looks pretty beat up. The main large sheet it pulling up by the kick out hole up top. Pull it? Or am i opening a can of worms. I read some are easier than others to pull and factory mylar i said to be the toughest and best left alone. I know the process im just not sure i should attempt it.

#3 11 years ago

Yea i already know its going to be a b!tch but im really considering clear coating it. I have axcess to free automotive clear coat by the guy who repairs our trucks at work. He does nice work amd knows quite a bit about the process. I should take advantage since i have the opertunity. Thanks man.

I heard goo gone is the best for the removal process so i think im going to try that route. Its coming up so i have an edge to work with.

#9 11 years ago

Mudflaps..., did you have paint come up?

System 11...., ellaborate please. Does the paint underneith require a certain type of clear over the top? The guy thats going to be clearing it does amazing work. He knows a lot about paints and which ones are safe to use an automotive clear over. He's been doing it for a very long time, just cars obviously and our trucks now. I will be removing the mylar and prepping it for him. Do you think im going to lose mad paint?

#12 11 years ago

Alright guys, i'll keep reading up though i dont think there is much more for me to read, looks like i just have to tackle it and pray. Thanks for all the tips.

System11, i understand what your saying, i intend to clear coat it after removal.

Thanks again

Mwong , i read through your link. I get the same thing from my lady, im ussually up very late, its the only time i find where i can work undisturbed.

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#14 11 years ago

Freeze spray worked great, i didnt lose anything. Glue removal isnt too bad but the glue left on the inserts is a nightmare to remove. Im useing a rag with alcohol and a dry rag behind it. I'll be touching up the paint soon. Its going to look awesome clear coated.

#16 11 years ago

I probably should have used the flour, it would have saved me some time cleaning. Anyways, im not afraid of mylar anymore.

Thanks for the reasurance guys.

#18 11 years ago

I thinks that certainly an option. I did a little research and found mylar by the roll at Pinrepair.com. Personally if i was going to take that route, i would cover the entire surface. Stick it down, trim the edges, use an exacto knife and carefully cut out all the holes for switches and such.

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