HELP w/ junkyard writing

[hkpohah]

Hi, i was wondering if anyone could tell me how to remove junkard writing. I have recently bought a used fender from a junkyard but it still have the writing. The writing is for inventory purposes i believe but I can not seem to remove it. the writing my have been on there for a while and seem to be baked on it, its a harden yellowish substance . Can anyone please tell me how to remove it without hurting the finish. What compounds could i used, etc. thank you very much

[Ringwraith]

Re: HELP w/ junkyard writing

Did you try claying?
That would be my first attempt. (after washing of course)

Cheers
Sean

[Freddy]

Re: HELP w/ junkyard writing

I would go back to the junkyard. I think that they know how you can remove it (and maybe do it for you).

[Graeme]

Re: HELP w/ junkyard writing

I would go back to the junkyard. I think that they know how you can remove it (and maybe do it for you).

I agree and if they don't or won't then return it and go somewhere else.

Graeme

[SD DIESEL]

Re: HELP w/ junkyard writing

They use a paint marker. Paint thinner should take it off.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: HELP w/ junkyard writing

They use a paint marker. Paint thinner should take it off.

We think they use what's called a Grease Pencil, could be the same thing as paint marker?

Anyway, paint thinner should work, so should some ScratchX with a little passion behind the pad, or a piece of terry cloth.

[yakky]

Re: HELP w/ junkyard writing

Most of the time you'd think that would work, however a bike that I ended up buying back from the insurance company sat for six months at a salvage yard. The surrounding paint faded and I can still see the marks on the gas tank. Good thing its a track bike, otherwise I'd be upset.

[Whelan]

Re: HELP w/ junkyard writing

Also try some greased lightning, or Royal Purple or Simple Green.

[hkpohah]

Re: HELP w/ junkyard writing

well what do you know, that thing sat out in the rain overnight, (after i washed the car!!!!!! ) well, it bothered me so much when i woke up in the morning, i went outside to look at it and start poking with my nails, it started to chip away, then i was like, hmm, lemme go get a brush, poured some turtle wax car wash on it(i know its not meguiarssorry) and started to brush away, it was going going GONE!, just need to wash it again, and polish some scratches away. thank you all for the input.

[gorin002]

Re: HELP w/ junkyard writing

hoerahhhh you made it

[sneek]

Re: HELP w/ junkyard writing

you took a brush to it
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[hondaprelude98]

Re: HELP w/ junkyard writing

I would clay it and then call the junkyard and they will tell you how to take it off.