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Old 06-21-2013 | 01:46 PM
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I have to remove the previous owners registration letters and numbers.from my Imron painted hull . Oven cleaner and magic erase or eraser wheel have been suggested. Don't want to f up my paint. Are these the right way? Thanks.
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Old 06-21-2013 | 02:15 PM
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Was going to suggest Oven Cleaner. Could also Wet Sand with a block. Just have to be careful not to sand too far into the Imron......
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Old 06-21-2013 | 02:49 PM
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Oven Cleaner should not mess up the paint. We use it in our shop to remove hand painted pinstripe
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Old 06-21-2013 | 02:51 PM
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What kind of paint are they painted on with? If it's just lettering enamel then Oven cleaner will work, just leave it on 2-3 minutes at a time, if it's on too long it can soften Imron and Gelcoat.
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Old 06-21-2013 | 03:03 PM
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Thanks to all! I will try the oven cleaner later .
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Old 06-21-2013 | 03:33 PM
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FYI--- If the numbers are close to the rub rail try not to get the oven cleaner on the plastic part of the rub rail, it can discolor it.
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Old 06-21-2013 | 04:01 PM
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I would try a small spot first just to make sure it does not soften paint graffetti remover works too
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Old 06-21-2013 | 04:20 PM
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Mine was painted with purple paint. Nothing, i mean nothing worked well enough for me. It took the registration number off but i could still see the old with the right angle. We ended up finding white rectangle with black number/letters inside at Meijers. It covered the old and only cost around $6 total for letters and numbers. Good luck!
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Old 06-21-2013 | 11:58 PM
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Yea I'm sure it did but mailbox letters are ugly. I suggest sanding by hand until they are gone. Working up in grit as they disappear. That way you don have to worry about messing up the base with a chemical. Then finish with a high speed buffer with rubbing compound. That should get you down to the gel/Imron without messing it up any and the ability to paint or sticker over top just fine. It's the most labor I tensive but you get what you pay for.
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Old 06-22-2013 | 12:11 AM
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