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26/07/2022 10:00 am
I need to remove stripes from a Maisto C8 Corvette.Ā It seems I recall reading that specific solvents will remove them without harming the paint.Ā Do you know what I should use?Ā Ā
26/07/2022 1:03 pm
So...you want me or my son (who is a Ph.D. He truly is "Professor Moroni")?
Ok Marty here ya go:
1) I bought these cans of KLEAN-KUTTER and mineral spirits more than 25 years ago...from JC Penny's home center (HA! Remember that?).Ā THESE WILL REMOVE STRIPES/GRAPHICS WITHOUT harming the paint. THE KLEAN-KUTTER WORKS THE BEST!
2) Please note that these are NOT paint thinners.Ā Paint thinners do NOT work all that well.
3) "GOO-OFF" also works if you can find it.
4) Automotive brake fluid will work to REMOVE ALL THE PAINT ON METAL OR PLASTIC WITHOUT DAMAGE.Ā **RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR COMPLETE PAINT REMOVAL**
5) Moisten a CLEAN, SOFT cloth with KLEAN-KUTTER then use QUICK passes over the unwanted painted stripes, graphics, numbers, etc.Ā No more than 3-4 "good swipes" are usually all that's required.Ā Once your unwanted stripes/graphics have been removed, quickly wipe the area with a damp (cold water) cloth. Towel dry and buff (using a bit of wax is optional).
6) DO NOT ALLOW ANY KLEAN-KUTTER/MINERAL SPIRITS TO COME IN CONTACT WITH ANY PLASTIC (CLEAR, CHROME OR OTHERWISE)!
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Topic starter
26/07/2022 11:52 pm
@chris - Thanks for your help.Ā You said it was Goo Off which I couldn't find.Ā Could you mean Goof Off or Goo Gone?Ā Ā
27/07/2022 6:59 am
@marty-johnsonĀ Yes, I'm quite certain I "goofed." (...sorry š š)Ā I combined 2 product names to "invent" a 3rd.Ā As noted, though, Klean-Kutter...a paint remover product...works best. Good luck.Ā
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