Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68 TT · 11-08-2009, 08:12 PM

Are there any tricks to removing spray paint markings (like from a junk yard) on a body panel without damaging the original paint underneath?

My 78 K20 came with a pair of straight front fenders that are even the same color as my truck but the vehicle was at the end of a row and had spray painted markings on them.

While we are at it are there any tricks to removing the grease pencil markings they put on everything?

3r!c84 · 11-08-2009, 08:22 PM

brake clean? brake fluid?

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-08-2009, 08:25 PM

I think gas removes the grease pencil markings.

cableguy0 · 11-08-2009, 08:40 PM

spray paint comes off a ton easier than the stock paint. you can probably use acetone or brake clean without hurting the factory paint. a good polish might even take the spray paint off.

**N2TRUX** · 11-08-2009, 08:52 PM

brake fluid, acetone? Come on guys, he is trying to save the paint.

I would hit it with a clay bar and see what happens. For any tough spots, trying working it with mineral spirits.

Hottrucks · 11-08-2009, 09:05 PM

STOP STOP STOP

easy off oven cleaner ( YELLOW CAN ONLY) and a soft paint brush......
spray the spay paint let it sit for a couple min the gently brush away the spray paint.....

Wash the truck clean then IF NEEDED lightly buff by hand then a good coat of wax

this is the quikest easiest way to remove vandle marks or even door lettering and it safe for the OEM paint as long as you dont let it sit there for a loooong time what it does is work from the edges in you'll see it

3r!c84 · 11-08-2009, 09:16 PM

oh didnt know u wanted to save the paint

dont use my ideas

Damien · 11-08-2009, 09:33 PM

Wow! Vandal Mark Remover. It is made to remove spray paint.
http://www.randmh.com/vandal-mark-re...ning-products/
There are a lot of companies that make this stuff. You could ask at your local hardware or parts/Auto bay supply store. Or you can google it.

Jonboy · 11-08-2009, 10:01 PM

Lacquer thinner will work too. Just wax it afterwards.

draggin86 · 11-08-2009, 10:18 PM

claying the panel should work if the paint is in good shape

big block DA. · 11-08-2009, 10:25 PM

Good ole WD - 40 might be good on the grease pencil (?) 3M makes an "Adhesive Cleaner" that I use at work for cleaning and degreasing electrical enclosures before I scuff and paint them. That might be good also. Also - buffing compound ?

68 TT · 11-09-2009, 12:55 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I will try mineral spirits first then lacquer thinner since I have them on hand then go to the store for some yellow can easy off if needed.

I will document the process to see what works and what doesn't.

68 TT · 11-09-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by big block DA.

Good ole WD - 40 might be good on the grease pencil (?) 3M makes an "Adhesive Cleaner" that I use at work for cleaning and degreasing electrical enclosures before I scuff and paint them. That might be good also. Also - buffing compound ?

I do have some of the 3M adhesive remover so I will give that a try too.

78 Big10 454 · 11-09-2009, 02:57 PM

My work vehicle got "tagged" and rubbing compound removed the spray paint without any damage.

68 TT · 11-09-2009, 03:03 PM

That is good to know. I will give it a try if the other things I have on hand don't work.

*JCampbell* · 11-09-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 78 Big10 454

My work vehicle got "tagged" and rubbing compound removed the spray paint without any damage.

I don't know about getting the paint off once it's on....but a .223 stops the application process in a hurry.

68 TT · 11-09-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JCampbell

I don't know about getting the paint off once it's on....but a .223 stops the application process in a hurry.

Yea, but you also have a hole through both sides of your truck too. Better off to use the 45 ACP.

I was assigned the horrible task of having to test fire a batch of 400 M-16's that we just finished converting from full auto to 3-round burst

We were shooting them though a concrete culvert pipe on the M-60 machine gun range in case one went out of control. One of the SP's watching went and got a Kevlar helmet and set it on the culvert pipe. He pulled out his 9mm side arm and took a shot at it. All it did was chip the surface of the Kevlar. He turned it around and took a shot at it with his personal 45 ACP. It went flying and ended up with a huge dent in the inch thick Kevlar that almost made it all the way through. It for sure would have broken your neck if it hit you. He then had me take a shot at the helmet with the M-16 with standard NATO green tip rounds, nothing special. The .223 went clean through both sides of the helmet without even knocking it off the culvert pipe. Dead meat.

78 Big10 454 · 11-09-2009, 10:50 PM

That's why I always enjoyed carrying a 1911 Colt on my hip when I was in the Army.

"Nobody lies to a .45"

11-08-2009, 08:12 PM	#1
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,574	Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? Are there any tricks to removing spray paint markings (like from a junk yard) on a body panel without damaging the original paint underneath? My 78 K20 came with a pair of straight front fenders that are even the same color as my truck but the vehicle was at the end of a row and had spray painted markings on them. While we are at it are there any tricks to removing the grease pencil markings they put on everything? __________________ 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=484426 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E

11-08-2009, 08:22 PM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? brake clean? brake fluid? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-08-2009, 08:25 PM	#3
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? I think gas removes the grease pencil markings. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

11-08-2009, 08:40 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? spray paint comes off a ton easier than the stock paint. you can probably use acetone or brake clean without hurting the factory paint. a good polish might even take the spray paint off. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-08-2009, 08:52 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? brake fluid, acetone? Come on guys, he is trying to save the paint. I would hit it with a clay bar and see what happens. For any tough spots, trying working it with mineral spirits. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-08-2009, 09:05 PM	#6
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? STOP STOP STOP easy off oven cleaner ( YELLOW CAN ONLY) and a soft paint brush...... spray the spay paint let it sit for a couple min the gently brush away the spray paint..... Wash the truck clean then IF NEEDED lightly buff by hand then a good coat of wax this is the quikest easiest way to remove vandle marks or even door lettering and it safe for the OEM paint as long as you dont let it sit there for a loooong time what it does is work from the edges in you'll see it __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

11-08-2009, 09:16 PM	#7
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? oh didnt know u wanted to save the paint dont use my ideas __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-08-2009, 09:33 PM	#8
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? Wow! Vandal Mark Remover. It is made to remove spray paint. http://www.randmh.com/vandal-mark-re...ning-products/ There are a lot of companies that make this stuff. You could ask at your local hardware or parts/Auto bay supply store. Or you can google it. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

11-08-2009, 10:01 PM	#9
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? Lacquer thinner will work too. Just wax it afterwards.

11-08-2009, 10:18 PM	#10
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? claying the panel should work if the paint is in good shape

11-08-2009, 10:25 PM	#11
big block DA. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 22	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? Good ole WD - 40 might be good on the grease pencil (?) 3M makes an "Adhesive Cleaner" that I use at work for cleaning and degreasing electrical enclosures before I scuff and paint them. That might be good also. Also - buffing compound ?

11-09-2009, 12:55 PM	#12
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,574	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? Thanks for the suggestions. I will try mineral spirits first then lacquer thinner since I have them on hand then go to the store for some yellow can easy off if needed. I will document the process to see what works and what doesn't. __________________ 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=484426 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E

11-09-2009, 02:57 PM	#14
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 842	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? My work vehicle got "tagged" and rubbing compound removed the spray paint without any damage.

11-09-2009, 03:03 PM	#15
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,574	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? That is good to know. I will give it a try if the other things I have on hand don't work. __________________ 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=484426 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E

11-09-2009, 10:50 PM	#18
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 842	Re: Any tricks to remove spray paint markings? That's why I always enjoyed carrying a 1911 Colt on my hip when I was in the Army. "Nobody lies to a .45"



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