Looking for some ideas on how to remove the pad printing from the doors and other areas of diecast vehicles. This includes insignia, printed text, and any other marketing/advertising print. Hopefully you know of something that will not harm the base paint.

Thanks in advance!
Ken

Most the time it can be removed with alcohol.
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Originally posted by Andre Garcia:
Most the time it can be removed with alcohol.
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Hey Andre...Is there any one type or brand that is better? (Beer, Wine, "Hard Alcohol, etc.)

Just providing a Friday morning grin! Thanks for the info. I am assuming you mean regular rubbing alcohol? Or is IPA better? Probably the same thing and my stupidity is showing again!

Thanks again!
Ken

I use 92% alcohol.....if that does not do the job I use lacquer thinner....but be careful with this as it can effect the paint under the print/logo.

I use non acetone finger nail polish remover. It safely removes the stamped image without removing the paint.

I've used brake fluid to "strip" paint from lexan plastic R/C truck bodies so I'd be concerned about it damaging the paint. I really don't know about diecast.

Like Jaabat, I have had great success using plain old non-acetone nail polish remover when removing lettering from a few First Gear dump trailers. Use a swab to remove the un-desired lettering. It will take a few swipes to get it all off. Don't rub too hard as this can also affect the finish paint. If it leaves any "dull" spots on the finish, use a automotive polish (swab, also) to re brighten the surface.

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Originally posted by R Nelson:
Like Jaabat, I have had great success using plain old non-acetone nail polish remover when removing lettering
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I agree. Used a Q-Tip, careful not to removed any painted silver trim. It did not harm the body paint on a Yat Ming or Matchbox car.