Make sure you have adequate ventilation.
How to remove spray paint from door panels.
You ll probably have to fill deep dents twice to compensate for shrinkage.
You will want to use firm but not harsh strokes when removing the paint.
First use a stiff brush and a paint scraper to loosen the paint and vacuum up all debris.
If eucalyptus oil doesn t remove the stain try scrubbing oven cleaner on the spray paint with a q tip and cotton balls.
Use a pencil torch to melt the paint very briefly just enough to see it go runny.
Keep the spray moving evenly to avoid drips.
If the door has a vertical center stile paint this next and then blend in the brush marks from the center stile when you paint the horizontal rails.
If oven cleaner doesn t remove the stain try scrubbing paint thinner on the spray paint with a q tip and cotton balls.
Start with a spray primer and apply by spraying from a distance of about a foot.
Wipe it clean with a water damp towel.
Tape off the panel and surrounding wall to protect the areas around the panel.
Smooth out the paint working with the grain.
Wipe off with a cotton cloth.
Fill dents and holes with a sandable filler such as mh ready patch.
If the the wire brush seems like it is too stiff you can also use the toothbrush for this step.
It will leave a milky residue which can be easily polished off with extra cut car polish.
These typically take anywhere from 60 minutes to eight hours to.
Dry the area with a towel.
Next i used my toothbrush and bucket of water to wash away as much paint and stripper from grooves as possible.
Remove all the door hardware to get a neater paint job and save time.
After a quick dry with a paper towel i repeated the process.
Get a primer specifically for metal and again formulated to inhibit rust if there is any on the panel.
Begin by applying paint to the inside of the top panels.
Slice through paint buildup around hinges and latches.
Use an electric orbital sander to remove paint from large areas.
Next apply a chemical paint stripper.
Coat the recessed areas first and then the faces of the panels.
Remove old paint from the hardware.
Fit your orbital sander with a piece of 500 1 200 grit sandpaper or a sanding pad.