Hey Heads, i found a new way to remove hand lettering and painted stripes from vehicles. today i removed the lettering off the old shop truck, i broke out the whole arsenal of compounds, reducers, and harsh chemicals(ez-off) etc... it's always been trial and error with stripping one-shot of a truck door without trashing the paint. today i used Lacryl brand reducer. Lacryl, as some of you may know, is a sign product for spraying back-lit signs. it stripped off 5-yr. old One-Shot better than compound and is not as harsh to the clearcoat as the oven stuff. one problem is it stinks a little. worked for me, i give it a 8
------------------ -------------------------------------------------- "A wise man once said that, or was it a wise guy?"
Ken McTague The Witch city Salem, MA
Posted by Rich Stebbing (Member # 368) on :
Hey Ken, I saw a new product at the Harvest Moon Letterheads in Sacramento recently. It not only removed One-Shot but ate thru vinyl as well (even reflective). I will attack acrylic which has it's pros and cons, so you cannot use it on banners or the like. I ordered some the other day and am eagerly awaiting its arrival. It looks like a "break-thru" product for our industry, and I will post my results here in future and hope this manufacturer will advertise here as well.At this time he is selling it directly and has'nt made a move to marketing it with suppliers etc. I think he is just "testing the waters" at this time. I was so impressed with his demo that I told him he should double the price (of course after I buy).
------------------ Rich Stebbing #945 RichSigns Rohnert Park CA
Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :
Us "old codgers" spent many a day removing hand lettering from vehicles by mixing 60/40 Denatured alcohol with Turpentine or Mineral spirits that mixture and coarse rag,along with some elbow grease would remove the lettering and never damage the paint underneath.A little rubbing compound and lettering over the old site ...viola "no can see"
Well ...thanx for the memories!
------------------ Monte Jumper SIGNLanguage/Norman.Okla.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Has anyone tried Easy Off oven cleaner? We have been using it here on the north east coast for years with success. The only thing you have to look for is if the vehicle has been repainted. It works only on original paint jobs. Much quicker than the old way. Bill Riedel The Old signpainter New Jersey
------------------ Bill Riedel Riedel Sign Co., Inc. Little Ferry, NJ billsr@riedelsignco.com
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Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
Hey 'heads, I knew when i posted this topic everyone would have a simple, easy solution. Our only hope is that Rich's new product can save us all. I have a mlilk-crate filled with all the stuff, and i tackle each job the same ,I start with the least harshest and work my way up. 3M microfinishing compound is first(sometimes works one fresh lettering), then i try laquer thinner just for fun, heavy-duty rubbing compound is next and usually does the trick, if all else fails E-Z Off is the last resort, I find it very harmful to the finish and will never recomend it (although it does take One-Shot right off) I guess the best way and the most proper way is to take the auto body man's advise and wet sand it off. no chemicals or harsh abrasives 1500 grit takes it off easy with a gentle rubbing and is easily polished back to original shine (no 'goust shadow'
------------------ -------------------------------------------------- "A wise man once said that, or was it a wise guy?"
Ken McTague The Witch city Salem, MA
Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
Powdered Bon Ami ("hasn't scratched yet" is their slogan) & a little rapid remover on a sponge. Not as efficient as a da sander but does the job well. Also "Shaving" with a straight razor on the harshest cases. Havin' fun, Checkers
------------------ a.k.a. Brian Born Classic Signs South Plainfield, NJ http://members.home.net/sign-it/ "Work smart - Play hard"
Posted by Bill Biggs (Member # 18) on :
A mixture of Bonami, Laquer thinner and wd40 has always worked for me, I too find easyoff a last resort, though I find Mr. Muscle works better than easyoff but have your waterhose handy when it starts to crinkle wash off and do the bonami thing for the rest(No warranty Expressed or implied) LOL Bill
------------------ Bill & Barbara Biggs Art's Sign Service, Inc. Clute, Texas, USA Home of The Great Texas Mosquito Festival Proud Supporter of the Letterheads Website MailTo:twobees@tgn.net
