| Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194608] |
Tue, 01 January 2013 22:39  |
A Hamilto
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The door face of the dual voltage refrigerator I got from a parts donor has an offensive message scrawled in it with gray spray paint.
Does anyone know of a way to remove only the spray paint while leaving the original paint, or am I stuck with repainting the panel?
It is an OEM fridge from a 73 Sequoia parts donor. Not really fond of the parrot green of the door, but it does match the interior of the 73 Sequioa I bought from Kerry Pinkerton (which had a non-functional dormitory fridge in the hole).
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| Re: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194609 is a reply to message #194608] |
Tue, 01 January 2013 22:56  |
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What is the face made out of?
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
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On Jan 1, 2013, at 8:39 PM, A. <markbb1@netzero.com> wrote:
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> The door face of the dual voltage refrigerator I got from a parts donor has an offensive message scrawled in it with gray spray paint.
> Does anyone know of a way to remove only the spray paint while leaving the original paint, or am I stuck with repainting the panel?
> It is an OEM fridge from a 73 Sequoia parts donor. Not really fond of the parrot green of the door, but it does match the interior of the 73 Sequioa I bought from Kerry Pinkerton (which had a non-functional dormitory fridge in the hole).
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> '73 23' Sequoia
> UA (Upper Alabama)
> "Time is money. If you use YOUR time, you get to keep YOUR money."
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| Re: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194610 is a reply to message #194609] |
Tue, 01 January 2013 23:10 |
rcjordan
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Another forum posted that WD40 removed spray paint from a relatively new car's exterior, complete with pictures. I had a chance to try it just last month when permanent black laundry marker got on some new white appliances.
It worked pretty well for me, though the last faint smudge required acetone.
SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
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| Re: Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194611 is a reply to message #194608] |
Tue, 01 January 2013 23:23 |
kerry pinkerton
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I've seen "vandal spray remover" somewhere....can't recall where. You might check with some paint stores.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194619 is a reply to message #194608] |
Wed, 02 January 2013 07:52 |
jhbridges
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Goof-Off<tm> is Your Friend. Get a can of it and follow the directionms... it usually works for graffiti. I find that offensive slogans on my icebox save me a fair amount of booze at parties - those offended leave early. :):)
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
From: A. <markbb1@netzero.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2013 11:39 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question
The door face of the dual voltage refrigerator I got from a parts donor has an offensive message scrawled in it with gray spray paint.
Does anyone know of a way to remove only the spray paint while leaving the original paint, or am I stuck with repainting the panel?
It is an OEM fridge from a 73 Sequoia parts donor. Not really fond of the parrot green of the door, but it does match the interior of the 73 Sequioa I bought from Kerry Pinkerton (which had a non-functional dormitory fridge in the hole).
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'73 23' Sequoia
UA (Upper Alabama)
"Time is money. If you use YOUR time, you get to keep YOUR money."
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| Re: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194620 is a reply to message #194619] |
Wed, 02 January 2013 07:57 |
jhbridges
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Oops - you said Goof-Off dint work. Well, you can use rubbing compound carefully, but you will then probably have to polish the whol;e door. I got a junque dual voltage in my SOB salvage machine. What make/model is yours? If they're the same, you can have the door pane off this one.
--johnny
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question
Goof-Off<tm> is Your Friend. Get a can of it and follow the directionms... it usually works for graffiti. I find that offensive slogans on my icebox save me a fair amount of booze at parties - those offended leave early. :):)
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
From: A. <markbb1@netzero.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2013 11:39 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question
The door face of the dual voltage refrigerator I got from a parts donor has an offensive message scrawled in it with gray spray paint.
Does anyone know of a way to remove only the spray paint while leaving the original paint, or am I stuck with repainting the panel?
It is an OEM fridge from a 73 Sequoia parts donor. Not really fond of the parrot green of the door, but it does match the interior of the 73 Sequioa I bought from Kerry Pinkerton (which had a non-functional dormitory fridge in the hole).
--
'73 23' Sequoia
UA (Upper Alabama)
"Time is money. If you use YOUR time, you get to keep YOUR money."
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Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194623 is a reply to message #194620] |
Wed, 02 January 2013 10:54 |
rcjordan
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>goof-off is your friend
>it usually works for graffiti
Absolutely. That's why I tried it first. (I'm also currently wondering what that caulk-removal stuff posted earlier will do regarding lifting paint and permanent marker ...probably worth a shot.)
Also, add oily acetone (fingernail polish remover) to the 2nd string of things to try. If it doesn't work, up the ante to full-strength acetone.
I only resort to rubbing compound as a last resort. If it is the last hope I use the glass/ceramic range-top stuff first as it is the mildest. I also usually try Milk of Magnesia at this stage. If I have to raise the abrasion factor, my next step up is drywall compound.
I should note that in my appliance salvation listed above it was a real Rub-A-Dub marker which I've found the ink has the best bite on the market -even worse than spray paint.
SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
Elizabeth City, NC
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| Re: Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194624 is a reply to message #194608] |
Wed, 02 January 2013 12:01 |
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If it's enamel (probably) it will be hard to get off. The enamel reducer that might make a dent is probably as expensive as repainting to door. I used vinyl shelf paper in wood grain to make small repairs on my lower wall panels and it looks fine. Couldn't hurt to try it before you paint and see if you like it.
Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ
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| Re: Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194628 is a reply to message #194608] |
Wed, 02 January 2013 13:34 |
bwevers
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When other methods didn't work, I used lacquer thinner.
It softens up the paint, so don't use too much....
Regards,
Bill
Bill Wevers GMC49ers, GMC Western States
1975 Glenbrook - Manny Powerdrive, OneTon
455 F Block, G heads
San Jose
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| Re: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194630 is a reply to message #194623] |
Wed, 02 January 2013 14:05 |
jhbridges
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Markers are much worse. GoofOff will remove rattle can spray paint. Denatured alcohol will remove >most< of a permanent marker, but dependibng the surface, not all of it. How much comes off depends on how porus th surface is. If it's really slick, alcohol will usually get all of it.
--johnny
From: RC Jordan <rc@rcjordan.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question
>goof-off is your friend
>it usually works for graffiti
Absolutely. That's why I tried it first. (I'm also currently wondering what that caulk-removal stuff posted earlier will do regarding lifting paint and permanent marker ...probably worth a shot.)
Also, add oily acetone (fingernail polish remover) to the 2nd string of things to try. If it doesn't work, up the ante to full-strength acetone.
I only resort to rubbing compound as a last resort. If it is the last hope I use the glass over-top stuff first as it is the mildest. I also usually try Milk of Magnesia at this stage. If I have to raise the abrasion factor, my next step up is drywall compound.
I should note that in my appliance salvation listed above it was a real Rub-A-Dub marker which I've found have the ink haves the best bite on the market -even worse than spray paint.
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77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath "http://RetroChicGMC.com/"
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath "http://ShortCircuitGMC.com/"
Both currently at GMCcoop
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| Re: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194637 is a reply to message #194626] |
Wed, 02 January 2013 16:06 |
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If it is a smooth laminate similar to Formica then lacquer thinner will work and won't damage the surface. If it is an uncoated thermoplastic the thinner will attack it. Lacquer thinner will take any spray paint or marker off.
When we are trying to remove paint/ink or other staining from vehicle surfaces in my body shop we start with the least corrosive solvent we have and work our way up to lacquer thinner when all else fails. The scale Is as follows,
Citrus cleaner non petroleum based
Dx 330 wax and grease remover petroleum based mild solvent which is safe on all hard surfaces (ppg)
Dt basecoat reducer which is a petroleum based reducer for ppg basecoat color systems
When the above has not worked then lacquer thinner is used. Lacquer thinner use should be avoided on acrylic materials as in will melt them.
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
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On Jan 2, 2013, at 10:51 AM, A. <markbb1@netzero.com> wrote:
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> sgltrac wrote on Tue, 01 January 2013 22:56
>> What is the face made out of?
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>> Sully
>> 77 royale
>> Seattle
> The one on the two door fridge seems to be something like Masonite.
> --
> '73 23' Sequoia
> UA (Upper Alabama)
> "Time is money. If you use YOUR time, you get to keep YOUR money."
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Seattle, Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194638 is a reply to message #194637] |
Wed, 02 January 2013 16:21 |
James Hupy
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If none of the previously mentioned products work, match the graffiti paint
and find a tagger to finish the job. Some of them are very skilled. Take a
good look at moving boxcars on trains sometime. (grin) I sometimes have
removed signs painted on delivery vehicles that have modern
basecoat/clearcoat paint with easy off oven cleaner. CAUTION use this with
good gloves and keep in mind that your next step will be aircraft stripper
if it lifts the paint. What Todd says is a very safe approach. I might add
3M adhesive remover after the citrus cleaner. Just what I have had success
with.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 Gmc Royale 403
On Jan 2, 2013 2:07 PM, "Todd Sullivan" <sgltrac@gmail.com> wrote:
> If it is a smooth laminate similar to Formica then lacquer thinner will
> work and won't damage the surface. If it is an uncoated thermoplastic the
> thinner will attack it. Lacquer thinner will take any spray paint or marker
> off.
> When we are trying to remove paint/ink or other staining from vehicle
> surfaces in my body shop we start with the least corrosive solvent we have
> and work our way up to lacquer thinner when all else fails. The scale Is as
> follows,
>
> Citrus cleaner non petroleum based
>
> Dx 330 wax and grease remover petroleum based mild solvent which is safe
> on all hard surfaces (ppg)
>
> Dt basecoat reducer which is a petroleum based reducer for ppg basecoat
> color systems
>
> When the above has not worked then lacquer thinner is used. Lacquer
> thinner use should be avoided on acrylic materials as in will melt them.
>
> Sully
> 77 royale
> Seattle
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Jan 2, 2013, at 10:51 AM, A. <markbb1@netzero.com> wrote:
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> >
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> > sgltrac wrote on Tue, 01 January 2013 22:56
> >> What is the face made out of?
> >>
> >> Sully
> >> 77 royale
> >> Seattle
> > The one on the two door fridge seems to be something like Masonite.
> > --
> > '73 23' Sequoia
> > UA (Upper Alabama)
> > "Time is money. If you use YOUR time, you get to keep YOUR money."
> > _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194647 is a reply to message #194638] |
Wed, 02 January 2013 18:34 |
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take the door panel off and turn it around other side may match front. i did a door panel out of plastic panel from big box store. it is neutral white and is useful as a white write on board for notes. it could be painted if you feel the need.
Tom, MS II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Spray Paint Removal Question [message #194649 is a reply to message #194647] |
Wed, 02 January 2013 19:08 |
A Hamilto
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| tphipps wrote on Wed, 02 January 2013 18:34 |
take the door panel off and turn it around other side may match front. i did a door panel out of plastic panel from big box store. it is neutral white and is useful as a white write on board for notes. it could be painted if you feel the need.
Tom, MS II
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I can take a look. I should take the door off to work on it, and if I end up repainting the panel, it will need to come out of the frame anyway.
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