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Painted Vistalites...help!

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Hey everyone,

My father bought a set of vistalites that had been completely painted red. He knew they were pattern A, and hoped they were some crazy custom order. Well, they turned out to be of the Tequila Sunrise type (still great drums).

He's been having a heck of a time removing the paint. Apparently it's super thick..he's tried Goof Off, automobile brake fluid, the works. He's resorted to hand sanding, but that's taking a while.

I told him I'd shoot a picture up here and see if anyone had any great suggestions!

Thanks in advance everyone!

-Apickel

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Posted on 11 years ago
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http://vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=12001&highlight=painted+vistalites

Found this one. Must be more.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks Eric! Great start...keep em' coming!

Posted on 11 years ago
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If it's latex paint on there use Dr. Mostenboker's Lift Off 5. I had the same problem with a Vistalite that was blue and painted black. The problem with many paint removers is that they are designed to strip acrylic paint and would therefore damage the Vista shells. Took a few applications with a saturated Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

Posted on 11 years ago
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lacquer thinner but be careful of the fumes and wear gloves.

Posted on 11 years ago
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From johnl

lacquer thinner but be careful of the fumes and wear gloves.

I wouldn't use thinner on acrylic!

Posted on 11 years ago
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From JSdrums

I wouldn't use thinner on acrylic!

I've done it on a whole kit it has no affect on the acrylic. This kit was painted black on the inside. I've also used it on a Fibes acylic shell no affect.

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