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How to remove logos painted on a car?
My old boss gave me a '95 Taurus wagon and a 16' box truck. They both have the old company logo professionally painted on the doors. Any ideas on how to get them off? Even if I did succeed, I'd think you would still be able to see at least an outline or something...I'm thinking covering with a new logo door magnet may be the best choich but thought I'd inquire here first.
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04-21-2009, 07:27 PM
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depends on how long they have been painted, think fading so yeah you'd prolly still see something
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04-21-2009, 07:39 PM
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i'm sure some vinyl would work good, depending on what color they are.......darker the better.
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04-21-2009, 07:45 PM
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Might try slowly/gently wet-sanding with 1000 grit. If it comes off, then finish with 1500/2000, then polish compound.
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04-21-2009, 07:50 PM
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I'd go with wetsanding. Most likely the lettering was done with One-shot paint over the clear coat so a bit of sanding work and some buffing should leave no trace unless, as someone stated above, some fading occured to the rest of the vehicle.
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04-22-2009, 06:19 AM
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if its painted, sand, or some paints use specific strippers, like graffitti remover. I got a phone co. boxter van, and i used a hair dryer to remove decals, works on police cars too. You are gonna love that boxter!
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04-22-2009, 07:05 AM
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Speaking of graffitti remover, I had my company box truck tagged by the local wasted youth. Where do you go to get something to clean that up?
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04-22-2009, 07:10 AM
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just buff it off. the graffiti. i hope they didn't use as many "t's" as you
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04-22-2009, 07:39 AM
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haha, they tagged mine 2, years ago. They sell the grafeeety remover at lowes, or a detail shop can do it.
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04-22-2009, 07:56 AM
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I've seen oven cleaner work, but have not done it myself.
Anything you do, paint will be faded where it wasn't covered, so there will be shades of difference. |
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04-22-2009, 08:15 AM
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Don't spend much time because you will likely be able to see the shadow and read it just like it is still on there.
Cover it up with something else.
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