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At The Back => Time Out => Topic started by: HTH AMPS on May 29, 2010, 12:43:10 PM
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I've got a 4x12 here that was spray-painted on the back and I want to remove the lettering.
Anyone got ideas? - tried white spirit, no dice.
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toothbrush and naptha would be my first port of call. hard though because anything that works great for removing lacquer will melt the tolex, but you could try doing it really gently and carefully with some thinners
dettol is also worth a try - really depends on the paint used
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black paint :p
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black paint :p
you can get black dye from auto glym for pimping up car tyres and bumpers to look new. maybe i would try some of that.
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black paint was my first thought too, but if I can get the stuff off, then that would be the best way forward.
will try Detol first as its easier to get than naptha (no idea what it is or where to get it).
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naptha is lighter fluid
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naptha is lighter fluid
ahhh!!!! - thats easy enough to get and only a 5 minute walk to/from the local shop.
will give it a bash, cheers Wez.
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Nail polish remover (that contains acetone, not any of these silly non-acetone versions) may also work, although acetone is a far better solvent than lighter fluid and will probably melt the tolex...
Definitely worth trying a bit out of sight whichever solvents you try, just to be sure!
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they are all things which are usefull for other jobs anyway - so get a few bits and try
the naptha doesnt always work - its really better as a cleaner, but its handy stuff to have around.
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Maybe a bit of T-Cut? :? If the chemical route doesn't work then it may be a case of an abrasive.
Let us know what works.
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In order of strength this is what I have on my bench
Naptha
Meths
Surgical spirit
Cellulose thinners
acetone
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DMSO should work a treat, too. Although for paint, I think acetone is probably still better.
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I just had a thought - this isn't like gwem and his "who the hell is Johnny Winter?" autographed V is it?
What does it say? It's not "J.H.EXP" or something like that is it? :lol:
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Fire
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I just had a thought - this isn't like gwem and his "who the hell is Johnny Winter?" autographed V is it?
What does it say? It's not "J.H.EXP" or something like that is it? :lol:
how did you know? :lol:
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result!!! - acetone works a treat using those cotton wool pads.
Its gonna take some time, but it'll be better than spray painting over it. May use some back-to-black if required, cheers gwEm.
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I'd be careful with back to black. It leaves a coating (silicone probably) which can be a bit of a bitch.
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result!!! - acetone works a treat using those cotton wool pads.
Its gonna take some time, but it'll be better than spray painting over it. May use some back-to-black if required, cheers gwEm.
No problem, any time. ;)
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btw, while we're on about this - the 4x12 is going up for sale, I just want rid, its taking up space. £175.00, can't say fairer than that.
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