Removing original paint from sidecovers etc.

[red1100]

Depends on the quality of job you want. A well done job starts at the bare surface whatever that is.

[wyly]

In the not too distant future, I'll be wanting to get a new paint job. The current livery is original but rather faded, so I plan to have the same OEM colour replicated.
My question relates to the plastics i.e. side covers and tail section. What is the best method of removing the original paint from these ABS(?) plastics? Anyone else done this?
TIA

If the colour coat on now is solid there's no need to take to bare plastic. If there are graphic decals on there you will want to sand those off otherwise the raised edges will show through the final paint. Scuff it with 600-800 grit and apply a primer for an even colour then the colour coat. Follow your products instructions for flash time and re-coating. Last time I did this I waited 15 minutes between coats (4-5) then the same for the clear gloss coats (4).

[ukjules]

totally agree with last post.
I did that with my plastic gpz750r1 sidepanels.

no need to strip down to bare plastic.
use wet and dry and make smooth.
I used halfords plastic primer.
and the normal primer , basecoat , decals , clearcoat
route.

pics would help!