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Lt1Mike

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Trim Tag
« on: April 16, 2007, 03:06:18 PM »
I recently picked up a 69 X33D80 Z28. Its an old race car and the trim tag has a thick coating of gloss paint on it. Whats the best way to clean it off to expose the numbers without damaging the tag? I've tried a scotch bright pad with little success. I don't really want to use sand paper. Will laquer thinner do any damage? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Mike

JohnZ

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Re: Trim Tag
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2007, 03:24:04 PM »
Lacquer thinner and a toothbrush should work OK - don't use any kind of abrasive or push down hard on it or the tag will be damaged; it's pretty delicate.
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Lt1Mike

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Re: Trim Tag
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2007, 03:30:37 PM »
Thanks John,

I appreciate the info. I'll give it a try.

Mike

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Re: Trim Tag
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2007, 03:12:44 AM »
Just go to a body shop and get some paint stripper. Brake fluid works also.
Danny
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