Need a tip for remove the old paint on the rubber.

[elias929]

Hi Guys
Have you a good solution for remove the old paint on the rubber, i see the people take a dot3 brake oil for remove a paint. They deposit in oil and some time later, they remove with a brush. Is it a good idea, because i would like to remove the paint on the rubber bump stop of my Unimog.

Thanks in advance!
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Michel.
1952 M38
1953 M100
1962 UNIMOG 404.
1945 Dodge APT 3/4
1975 M151A2

[Bretto]

Ive used that paint remover that you brush on and it makes the paint curdle off. Just don't leave it on very long, it can swell the rubber.
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Brett
'51 M38
PHOTO DIARY OF MY BUILD

[CaptonZap]

Back in the late 50's, when I worked at a garage, brake fluid was used as a rubber lubricant. DOT 3 was all that was available back then, so I would guess that it is still a good rubber lubricant, and a slow paint remover.
CZ

[elias929]

I'll try both methods this weekend and I'll be back with news !!

Thanks!
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Michel.
1952 M38
1953 M100
1962 UNIMOG 404.
1945 Dodge APT 3/4
1975 M151A2

[SteveJ]

Ive had some sucess lifting paint from rubber with some lacquer thinner on a rag. Is the paint on heavy or is it overspray?
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SteveJ
1986 CDN Armstron MT500 dispatch Motorcycle
1986 arrow 1.75 t cargo trailer
1991 Reynolds Boughton RB44 GS TUH
1952 M38 CDN W/W (Sold)
1953 M100 CDN Trailer
1951 PE95K Genset (Sold)

[elias929]

Spray but tough to remove, because is a thin layer which does not crack. I must rub, rub and rub...

But I have all my time....

I ordered new ones, but I have not received the good parts. But the old bump stop are good, but the work to clean the old paint.

Thanks!
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Michel.
1952 M38
1953 M100
1962 UNIMOG 404.
1945 Dodge APT 3/4
1975 M151A2

[elias929]

Here the picture:


After 24 hour in dot3 oil. The old paint starts to react but we must scrub with a brush. I'll wait yet one day for see the reaction. For the moment the rubber is in good condition.
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Michel.
1952 M38
1953 M100
1962 UNIMOG 404.
1945 Dodge APT 3/4
1975 M151A2

[OKCM38CDN]

I use a sand blaster on 100 PSI... takes the paint right off and so far has not damaged any of my rubber parts...
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Hal, KB1ZQ
TSGT, USAF (Ret)
1952 M-38 CDN CAR 52-31313
1952 M-100 Strick #104
1951 Willys Wagon (For Sale)
1954 Willys M38A1 201001205
Tornado Alley
Del City, OK

[elias929]

I thought that sandblasting was too powerful.

For sandblasting of my parts, i use of glass dust.
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Michel.
1952 M38
1953 M100
1962 UNIMOG 404.
1945 Dodge APT 3/4
1975 M151A2