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'31 Patina · 08-13-2010, 11:40 AM

I bought a '31 coupe from an old farmer and for some reason he let his grandkids write "farmer" on the body above the rear window. It looks like chalk but it doesn't wipe off. So I'm thinking it must be some kind of paint pen or marker?

Any ideas on how to get this off without hurting the original paint? I was thinking about getting some "Goof Off" but didn't know if that would remove the original paint too.

Thanks.

1931 flamingo · 08-13-2010, 11:51 AM

Try some acetone SPARINGLY! I had some overspray on mine and tested an inconspicuous spot, and it did what I wanted it to. Try it in a hiddn spot FIRST!! JMO
Paul in CT

bucknaked · 08-13-2010, 11:55 AM

A friend of mine had his pickup sprayed on halloween, took it to a body shop and they used very fine rubbing compound, rubbing lightly with good results.
good luck pal, allen

Tom from Drippin' · 08-13-2010, 12:04 PM

Clay bar might work, hopefully no prep work was done prior to graffiti.

BOSSY · 08-13-2010, 12:06 PM

Spray it with EASY OFF OVEN CLEANER and let is set for about 20 min. and spray it with a hose, the graffiti will wash off and then just polish it. It will not hurt the body paint. This how we remove truck lettering before selling trucks.

'31 Patina · 08-13-2010, 12:06 PM

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No prep work was done. Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

Frank Nemo · 08-13-2010, 02:08 PM

Please let us know how the graffiti removal works out and what solution worked. Thanks

skip · 08-13-2010, 02:20 PM

Cab you WD-40 the stuff off? Like solvent dissolve like substances.

skip.

'31 Patina · 08-13-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by skip

Cab you WD-40 the stuff off?

skip.

I never gave WD-40 a thought. Have you had success with that? There's been a lot of great suggestions so far and once I decide which method to try I'll let everyone know what worked and what didn't.

Thanks!

kp · 08-13-2010, 02:55 PM

I think 31 Flamingo has the right method (easiest) we use to use Acetone to remove the white sprayed on numbers from the bumpers of Military vehicles when Number change was needed. May have left a Dull surface but it worked well. just put some on a rag and wiped it off.

V8COOPMAN · 08-13-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSSY

Spray it with EASY OFF OVEN CLEANER and let is set for about 20 min. and spray it with a hose, the graffiti will wash off and then just polish it. It will not hurt the body paint. This how we remove truck lettering before selling trucks.

I've used EASY OFF oven cleaner (yellow label) to remove unwanted pinstriping on my '40 Ford. I WOULD NOT leave it on there for 20 minutes. I used a damp (with water) "Q-Tip" that I dipped in some Easy Off that I sprayed in a small cap. Dabbed it on the pinstriping...one swipe. Wait FIVE minutes and wipe off with wet rag...gone! Leaves a little dull. Polishes back to normal. TRY INCONSPICUOUS SPOT FIRST!!! DD

'31 Patina · 08-14-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Nemo

Please let us know how the graffiti removal works out and what solution worked. Thanks

Just wanted to let you all know that I had great success in removing the graffiti on my '31 coupe today. I used Acetone, recommended by 1931 Flamingo and kp, and it worked great! I put a little bit on a rag and gently rubbed the graffiti away.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions and help.

Josh

C26Pinelake · 12-01-2014, 12:40 PM

I used WD 40 after Halloween and it worked great. If was suggested by the body shop along with clay bar.
Wayne

Rex_A_Lott · 12-01-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

I used WD 40 after Halloween and it worked great. If was suggested by the body shop along with clay bar.
Wayne

Your time machine seems to be stuck on 2010...you might want to consider some stock trading, so when you get back to 2014 you can have enough money to buy you another Model A.

C26Pinelake · 12-01-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rex_A_Lott

Your time machine seems to be stuck on 2010...you might want to consider some stock trading, so when you get back to 2014 you can have enough money to buy you another Model A.

I already have 6 A's and don't need more but thanks for the suggestion. When I hooked onto Fordbarn this morning I guess I was out of sync !
Wayne

stangblue · 12-01-2014, 04:47 PM

My .02Cents I've always had good luck with the hardware store bought paint thinner. I was a contractor and used to commandeer the customers garage . One night the customer had parked on the street with her late model Jaguar. Well the next morning when we came to work someone spray painted her car on all sides it was a mess. I felt somewhat responsible being she couldn't use her garage or driveway. I got out the paint thinner and rags and started to remove the spray paint and within a 1/2 HR. or so you never knew it. Had no effect on the cars paint. True Story.

Bob from Northport · 12-01-2014, 06:08 PM

Use Easy Off Oven cleaner. We used it to remove lettering on two truck doors, and it worked perfectly. Just rinsed it off and polished the doors. Did it on saw horses-removed the doors.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 12-01-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSSY

Spray it with EASY OFF OVEN CLEANER and let is set for about 20 min. and spray it with a hose, the graffiti will wash off and then just polish it. It will not hurt the body paint. This how we remove truck lettering before selling trucks.

Yah, but what kind of paint. This is probably laquer, so it could react differently.???

CarlG · 12-01-2014, 06:56 PM

Big question is: Was he ever able to scrub the graffiti off of his avatar?

Ed H. · 12-01-2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bucknaked

A friend of mine had his pickup sprayed on halloween, took it to a body shop and they used very fine rubbing compound, rubbing lightly with good results.
good luck pal, allen

#1 on rubbing compound, go lightly and it will come of without hurting the orig paint

700rpm · 12-01-2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

Big question is: Was he ever able to scrub the graffiti off of his avatar?

I would have done that for him, no charge, or died tryin'.

Tom Wesenberg · 12-01-2014, 09:00 PM

Rattle can paint will come off with a rag and gas if you get to it within 2 or 3 weeks. Of course the quicker you get to it the easier it comes off.

Russell in Tulsa · 12-02-2014, 05:16 PM

We bought a new Mustang in 1983 (and still have it) and when the car was maybe two or three months old a door-to-door salesman came to show us how his product would really shine the car. I told him "No Thanks" and he must have been hard of hearing because he rubbed a circle on the hood to show me how "good" his product was. I pushed his hand away from the car and told him to "Beat it". Well you can guess where on the car the paint started to fail.
A circle exactly where he rubbed it! Be careful what chemical you use, in my opinion.

rocket1 · 12-03-2014, 08:09 PM

If it is lacquer,try enamel reducer.

08-13-2010, 11:51 AM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: How to remove graffiti Try some acetone SPARINGLY! I had some overspray on mine and tested an inconspicuous spot, and it did what I wanted it to. Try it in a hiddn spot FIRST!! JMO Paul in CT

08-13-2010, 11:55 AM	#3
bucknaked Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 11	Re: How to remove graffiti A friend of mine had his pickup sprayed on halloween, took it to a body shop and they used very fine rubbing compound, rubbing lightly with good results. good luck pal, allen

08-13-2010, 12:04 PM	#4
Tom from Drippin' Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dripping Springs, Texas Posts: 286	Re: How to remove graffiti Clay bar might work, hopefully no prep work was done prior to graffiti. __________________ The pursuit of excellence is healthy and rewarding. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic and a terrible waste of time.

08-13-2010, 12:06 PM	#5
BOSSY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: UXBRIDGE, MA. Posts: 316	Re: How to remove graffiti Spray it with EASY OFF OVEN CLEANER and let is set for about 20 min. and spray it with a hose, the graffiti will wash off and then just polish it. It will not hurt the body paint. This how we remove truck lettering before selling trucks. __________________ BOSSY

08-13-2010, 12:06 PM	#6
'31 Patina Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 228	Re: How to remove graffiti Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) No prep work was done. Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

08-13-2010, 11:40 AM	#1
'31 Patina Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 228	How to remove graffiti I bought a '31 coupe from an old farmer and for some reason he let his grandkids write "farmer" on the body above the rear window. It looks like chalk but it doesn't wipe off. So I'm thinking it must be some kind of paint pen or marker? Any ideas on how to get this off without hurting the original paint? I was thinking about getting some "Goof Off" but didn't know if that would remove the original paint too. Thanks.

08-13-2010, 02:08 PM	#7
Frank Nemo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 159	Re: How to remove graffiti Please let us know how the graffiti removal works out and what solution worked. Thanks

08-13-2010, 02:20 PM	#8
skip Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 408	Re: How to remove graffiti Cab you WD-40 the stuff off? Like solvent dissolve like substances. skip. Last edited by skip; 08-14-2010 at 09:32 AM.

08-13-2010, 02:55 PM	#10
kp Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wimberley ,Tx. Posts: 232	Re: How to remove graffiti I think 31 Flamingo has the right method (easiest) we use to use Acetone to remove the white sprayed on numbers from the bumpers of Military vehicles when Number change was needed. May have left a Dull surface but it worked well. just put some on a rag and wiped it off.

12-01-2014, 12:40 PM	#13
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: How to remove graffiti I used WD 40 after Halloween and it worked great. If was suggested by the body shop along with clay bar. Wayne

12-01-2014, 04:47 PM	#16
stangblue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 370	Re: How to remove graffiti My .02Cents I've always had good luck with the hardware store bought paint thinner. I was a contractor and used to commandeer the customers garage . One night the customer had parked on the street with her late model Jaguar. Well the next morning when we came to work someone spray painted her car on all sides it was a mess. I felt somewhat responsible being she couldn't use her garage or driveway. I got out the paint thinner and rags and started to remove the spray paint and within a 1/2 HR. or so you never knew it. Had no effect on the cars paint. True Story. __________________ Assumption is the mother of all foul-ups. Last edited by stangblue; 12-01-2014 at 04:52 PM.

12-01-2014, 06:08 PM	#17
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Re: How to remove graffiti Use Easy Off Oven cleaner. We used it to remove lettering on two truck doors, and it worked perfectly. Just rinsed it off and polished the doors. Did it on saw horses-removed the doors. __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

12-01-2014, 06:56 PM	#19
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: How to remove graffiti Big question is: Was he ever able to scrub the graffiti off of his avatar? __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

12-01-2014, 09:00 PM	#22
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: How to remove graffiti Rattle can paint will come off with a rag and gas if you get to it within 2 or 3 weeks. Of course the quicker you get to it the easier it comes off.

12-02-2014, 05:16 PM	#23
Russell in Tulsa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 298	Re: How to remove graffiti We bought a new Mustang in 1983 (and still have it) and when the car was maybe two or three months old a door-to-door salesman came to show us how his product would really shine the car. I told him "No Thanks" and he must have been hard of hearing because he rubbed a circle on the hood to show me how "good" his product was. I pushed his hand away from the car and told him to "Beat it". Well you can guess where on the car the paint started to fail. A circle exactly where he rubbed it! Be careful what chemical you use, in my opinion.

12-03-2014, 08:09 PM	#24
rocket1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Midland Park,N.J. Posts: 1,108	Re: How to remove graffiti If it is lacquer,try enamel reducer.