How to remove old paint from shroud?

[Ho Hum 74]

Folks,

The PO had painted a yellow shroud red and some of the paint is peeling. I thought that during the re-build I'd have it painted nicely. I'm concerned about using a solvent because I may damage the gelcoat.

How would you guys clean off this old paint?

What new paint do you recommend?

Thanks
Tristan

[Doug E]

I just wiped mine down with some brake cleaner to remove the grime and then re-shot it using high temp engine enamel paint.

So far so good ...

[oneblueyedog]

Don't use anything with Methelene Chloride. Paint removers have that ingredient. It ruined mine. I had to rebuild the finish. I Too used high heat engine paint.

I'd go with Doug's solution.

[Doug E]

Here's a picture of the finished product. Unfortunately once the CIS is back on and it's in the car you really can't see too much of it.

Granted it does look nice on the stand

[Ho Hum 74]

Very nice Doug. Hopefully mine looks as good when complete. What did you paint the valve covers with?

Tristan

[Jim Sims]

We used a stripper specified for removing paint from fiberglass; I recall buying it through a catalog that specialized in supplies and parts for restoring old Chevrolet Corvettes. Jim

[Doug E]

Tristan - I used the same brand of high temp engine enamel paint as I used on the shroud. Matter of fact, I used that same stuff on the exhaust and engine tin as well.

Once the valve covers were dry I then took a block of wood and wrapped 220 grit sandpaper around it to sand off the letters.