Not "mechanical" but ... best way to remove/paint side covers?

[RD4140]

Hey, I have two RD side covers (well, ones the oil tank). They're both different colors and I want to prep and paint them.

They're in good condition, don't need to bog them or anything. Just remove paint and/or prime and repaint.

Anyone got any tips for the best way to do this? I've never dealt with plastic before.

Thanks.

[pdxjim]

Wet sand.

[m in sc]

if they are caked with spray paint, you can soak them with laquer thinner and wipe a lot of it off. note: not laquer thinner with acetone, this will melt them, just old school laquer thinner.