steely dan

Active Member

• Jan 24, 2009

• #1

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

New Member

• Jan 24, 2009

• #2

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

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

• Jan 24, 2009

• #3

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

 

Stickybackbob

New Member

• Jan 24, 2009

• #4

redhand said:

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

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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.

 

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andydclements

Active Member

• Jan 24, 2009

• #5

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

Well-Known Member

• Jan 24, 2009

• #6

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

Active Member

• Jan 24, 2009

• #7

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

Well-Known Member

• Jan 25, 2009

• #8

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

 

rafa_surf

New Member

• Jan 25, 2009

• #9

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