I've been removing lettering off some trucks that were done with 1 shot using good ole Easy Off. I've got one truck that's got fiberglas or plastic doors and the red (now smeared pink) just dosen't want to come off. I've tried, paint thinner, adhesive remover, and still no go. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Dawn
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
On fibreglass I've always used Meguires #2 car polish or a good white rubbing compound. Using a wheel is best but a heavy hand will work too.
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
I just removed some very old lettering from a boat. I used Methyl Hydrate. You can get it at most hardware stores, stocked with mineral spirits, etc.
It's a slow process, but it does soften the paint enough to be able to scrape it off. It evapourates fast so you have to keep wiping the surface with it.
Good luck!
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
Sometimes, with those fast evaporating solvents, you can soak one layer of paper towel and place it against the graphic and it will stick to the side of the door. The saturated rag won't evaporate quite as quickly as a little on a rag that you are manipulating. Go do something else for a few minutes and the paint may be soft enough.
If the rag slides off the door, you can tape it at the top or lay the truck on its side (be sure to check with your customer and insurance carrier first if you wish to try the latter technique).
[ July 10, 2003, 02:38 PM: Message edited by: David Harding ]
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Dawn...Still using the Easy-Off, try this. Use masking tape to tape Saran Wrap ( a chunk large enough to cover the area you are working on). Spray the Easy Off on the paint. Lift the saran Wrap up and lay it over the area. Let it sit for 5 minutes. The Saran Wrap will hold in the active ingredients that eat into the paint. Pull off the Saran Wrap and wipe with a wet rag.
I also use Lil Chizlers to cut into the heavier brush strokes that a rag won't budge.
I have even used this method to remover Easy Off that was catalyzed. Works like a charm!
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Be very careful with Metyl hydrate...it is methanol (wood alcohol) and is poisonous!
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
Is that safe on fiberglass, Dave? Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Terry...YES absolutely safe on fiberglass gel-coat and any urethane catylized paint. On white gel coat there might be a ghost of colour or a slight yellowing. THOSE are easly removed with some finishing compound.
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
I really believe that not being a sign maker makes me read better then if I were.
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