On 7 Jan 2005 09:46:12 -0800, wrote:

The previous owners painted over the plastic fan cover. The little 5x5
bathroom was painted dark purple.

So i either need to track down a new cover or find a paint remover that
won't warp plastic.

Suggestions?

Soak it in water with a little dish detergent in it for a few days.
If it's latex paint that should soften it enough that you can
rub/scrape it off.
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