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Tech Information => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: SPARKY on February 23, 2016, 04:49:59 PM

Title: Paint removal
Post by: SPARKY on February 23, 2016, 04:49:59 PM

The serial number alum. sticker has been painted over on this trailer.  I need to gently try to remove the paint with out harming the 40 year old alum sticker .  I have no idea what kind of paint was used. Suggestions please---I need to be able to read the serial number to get a title and plates!

Title: Re: Paint removal
Post by: Speed Limit 1000 on February 23, 2016, 04:58:07 PM

Home Depot
Citristrip Model # ECG73807 Internet # 100164441 Store SKU # 323433 17 oz. Safer Paint and Varnish Stripper

Title: Re: Paint removal
Post by: Polyhead on February 23, 2016, 08:36:13 PM

Brake fluid.

Title: Re: Paint removal
Post by: SPARKY on February 24, 2016, 12:33:15 AM

Thanks guys, I thought about brake fluid.  I thought it might be too aggressive, I will try some on my other trailer's tag as a test. in the AM

Title: Re: Paint removal
Post by: Polyhead on February 24, 2016, 08:18:31 AM

Quote from: SPARKY on February 24, 2016, 12:33:15 AM

Thanks guys, I thought about brake fluid.  I thought it might be too aggressive, I will try some on my other trailer's tag as a test. in the AM

Good plan.  Just depends on what kind of plastic is used as the top layer of that sticker.  Hard to believe it wasn't some sort of stamped metal.

Title: Re: Paint removal
Post by: kiwi belly tank on February 24, 2016, 11:30:45 AM

Those plastic stick on tags are common on trailers & are the same as used on vehicles. What ever you use don't wipe it or you will end up with a blank tag. Let it soak & dab it gently.
  Sid.

Title: Re: Paint removal
Post by: SPARKY on February 24, 2016, 11:47:57 AM

Right on Sid  this has an aluminized layer that is indented/stamped    maybe typed with and old timey striker keys typewriter