removing spray paint

[John c 199]

Has anybody come up with anything that will remove spray paint I mean beside an actual paint stripper. 

 

I've found another barn find on the marketplace and the hood decals have been sprayed over, I'd like to get it off if possible and save the original decal. 

 

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 79,779]

We've used an orange citrus based remover that worked okay.

 

Use caution though. A lot of the paint strippers are also quite fond of removing the decal color or basic glues.

[John c 199]

thanks, I think I've seen it in the stores before, I'll give it a try

[Achto 32,131]

Try regular charcoal lighter fluid on a small spot. I've had good luck with it in the past.

[stevasaurus 23,761]

Acetone works great with an old rag.    Read the label though...and good gloves.

[ebinmaine 79,779]

51 minutes ago, stevasaurus said:

Acetone works great with an old rag.    Read the label though...and good gloves.

 

Something I learned a few weeks ago: 

 

 

 

 

Acetone resistant gloves are great if handy but I don't use any. 

I wash my hands when done.  

 

 Definitely safety glasses/ goggles.  

 

 

[WHX?? 57,486]

3 hours ago, Achto said:

on a small spot.

Yes try it on a small spot first to make sure 

4 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

not removing the decal color or basic glues.

 

[953 nut 67,630]

4 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

also quite fond of removing the decal color or basic glues.

Eric, that was my first thought, if any remover solution gets to the glue it is game over for the decal.       

[sqrlgtr 3,389]

4 hours ago, John c said:

the hood decals have been sprayed over, I'd like to get it off if possible and save the original decal

I hope someone has a solution I have a couple decals that has been sprayed over also.

[ebinmaine 79,779]

39 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Yes try it on a small spot first to make sure 

 

 

10 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

Eric, that was my first thought, if any remover solution gets to the glue it is game over for the decal.       

 

 

My biggest concern at first glance is/ are the cuts in the existing decals. The edges are bad enough... the cuts are curled UP so they'll be prone to inviting whatever solution is used.  

 

 

 

[sqrlgtr 3,389]

I haven't tried it YET but next best thing would be removing old decal and get some new ones from @Vinylguy on here.