Wheel cover logo removal

steely dan · Jan 24, 2009

Just ripped the vinyl part of my spare wheel cover.
I have another semi rigid cover but it has a dealers logo and details on it .
Anybody know how to remove the lettering without damaging the plastic underneath ?

Stickybackbob · Jan 24, 2009

It depends on the type of plastic and the print.

You could start with white spirit, then on to meths or at a push use acetone based nail polish remover.

Before you go ripping into the print, try a bit of each solvent on a bit that isn't too noticeable. once you're happy that the plastic isn't effected, try it on the logo.

Pikey · Jan 24, 2009

If it's stick on vinyl lettering try an hair dryer that usually works.

Stickybackbob · Jan 24, 2009

redhand said:
If it's stick on vinyl lettering try an hair dryer that usually works.

Absolutely, but the heat tends to leave the glue behind. If it doesn't, job done but if the glue is there, you'll need one of the solvents.

andydclements · Jan 24, 2009

If it's painted on, just use paint cutting compound like Farecla or if you can't get that T cut, it will just wear it off.

robint · Jan 24, 2009

why not just take it down to the local sign writers get them to make up a blank cover to cover the logo

steely dan · Jan 24, 2009

Been out and had a try at it .
The lettering is painted on .I've found that 600 grit applied wet with lubricant removes the paint and 1200 grit polishes up the plastic again .
The small area done so far still has a very slight ( shadowey ) outline of the lettering so I may have to go over it twice. A Landrover decal from E bay @ a couple of £'s should finish it off.
Thanks for the replies lads .
Don

TheVengefulElephant · Jan 25, 2009

Nice one, thanks for letting us know how you did it.

rafa_surf · Jan 25, 2009

reminds me....cud really do with a spare wheel cover...matter o fact a spare wheel and a spare wheel carrier cud come in handy first!fookin credit crunch grrr

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