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Mon Feb 04 2013 07:08 PM
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What is the best way to remove clear coat from a porcelain sign without damaging the porcelain underneath ? I have a great porcelain sign that was obviously painted over at some point and re-branded/labeled (by an auto shop) using who knows what kind of paint and then some time later was "cleaned off" but not completely....then I assume to "brighten" things up they clear coated the sign which is presentable but could be way better.......I want to remove the clear, then clean the sign properly and then go from there...........any ideas ??????
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Paint stripper/thinner. If it is porcelain it wont hurt it a bit. IF IT IS PAINTED TIN IT WILL DESTROY IT. Do a small test spot. Porcelain is just like glass so you can't hurt it too bad..
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Be careful over any Repaired areas as the stripper will remove.
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There are no repaired areas so I'm not worried about hurting anything and it is definately porcelain, any particular brands of stripper I should use ?
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I always use aircraft stripper in an aerolsol can, works great.
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I go to the local NAPA store and buy the "Heavy Duty" in an aerosol can. They used to have an "AERO" stripper but don't seem to carry it anymore?? Anyway, get the heavy duty stuff and use the aerosol for ease of application! How about pictures when you're done? before and after is always nice!
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see me at Mason Dixon Gas, Spring Carlisle M114-115, and Hershey C4E-35.
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No razor blades on this one, whoever laid it down kept puting it on, its thick !
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Ask Ryan or Jim, if the stuff they use on plastic bumper covers would turn it loose. Not sure what it was they was using. Pretty amazing stuff.
*Wanted Pierce Pennant Petroleum*
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How about just lacquer thinner, always works for clear with my stuff.
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No razor blades on this one, whoever laid it down kept puting it on, its thick ! IF it's that thick, it should pop off in large Chucks, 3 6pks & a Large Hammer! Don't get caught using the Wife's Tooth Brush on the dogs teeth!
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