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18th Feb 2009, 11:32 pm | #1 |
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How to remove paint from a Quad II amp chassis
Can anyone recommend a solvent / other method I can use to remove many years old emulsion paint splats from a Quad II amp?
The chassis of both of my amps are in generally good condition, but there are a few paint spots I've been unable to remove. I'm worried about using something too powerful and damaging the good areas of paintwork. |
18th Feb 2009, 11:38 pm | #2 |
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Re: How to remove paint from a Quad II amp chassis
Use a credit card and pick them off.....
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20th Feb 2009, 5:41 am | #3 |
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Re: How to remove paint from a Quad II amp chassis
Methylated spirit will slowly soften emulsion, but leave most other paints unaffected (watch out that the purple dye doesn't stain it, though).
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20th Feb 2009, 9:23 am | #4 |
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Re: How to remove paint from a Quad II amp chassis
Thanks, Sean, I'll give that a try.
Failing that, I'll move up to the meths! |
28th Feb 2009, 10:52 am | #5 |
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Re: How to remove paint from a Quad II amp chassis
Hi !
I've used successfully a spot of paint on a metal cabinet using a spray of tag remover sold in home improvement stores. As, in France, tags on walls is a PITA, these sprays are cheap and efficient.... Better to say that you need to be careful, and process when the spot is fresher than the original paint... |
28th Feb 2009, 12:55 pm | #6 |
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Re: How to remove paint from a Quad II amp chassis
The tag remover Georg speaks of is of course, normally sold as graffiti remover here.
You could also try a bit of rubbing/cutting compound, like you'd use to buff-up new car paintwork, but do try on an invisible place too. Nick. |
28th Feb 2009, 2:20 pm | #7 | |
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Re: How to remove paint from a Quad II amp chassis
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15th Mar 2009, 8:16 pm | #8 |
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Re: How to remove paint from a Quad II amp chassis
The paint in question appears to be very old and very resistant to removal. The credit card trick didn't work at all (although it worked nicely on our laminate floor - still a good tip!). Also tried graffiti remove which wouldn't touch it either, but I noticed some of the original paint was starting to come off on the cloth, so I didn't persist with the solvent approach.
Might try some cutting compound on a hidden area (behind the badge?) to see what it's like. At the moment though, I'm thinking of leaving them as they are, warts and all. They're not in that bad condition really - I've seen much worse. Thanks for the all the help and suggestions. |