The Ford Barn

Rowdy · 07-15-2014, 11:58 PM

I have had this horn button laying around for several years. At some point in its life it got primer or something simular on it. I have tried soaking it in gas, mineral sprits and afew other things and so far this primer will not come off. I have managed to scrape some of it off with my fingernail, but not much. Anyone else have any ideas on what might take this off. Thanks Rod

Brian · 07-16-2014, 01:16 AM

acetone?

Walt Dupont--Me. · 07-16-2014, 05:37 AM

Laquer thinner. Walt

Mart · 07-16-2014, 06:39 AM

I'd persevere with scraping with some non-metallic instrument. Anything that could melt the paint could also melt the plastic. If the plastic were scratched (or melted a bit) it could be polished up again by careful sanding/ polishing.

Mart.

Mike51Merc · 07-16-2014, 07:13 AM

Toothpaste.

millersgarage · 07-16-2014, 07:27 AM

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brake fluid

paleot · 07-16-2014, 08:10 AM

I bought a very expensive Mustang wheel center cap that was painted, I sharpened a popsicle stick and scraped it off. Not easy but it worked.

gmc1941 · 07-16-2014, 08:18 AM

Oven cleaner will remove most paints except original OEM paint.

Planojc · 07-16-2014, 08:23 AM

steel wool

4dFord/SC · 07-16-2014, 08:27 AM

Marvel Mystery Oil

Barry-ct · 07-16-2014, 08:48 AM

Goo Gone, a citrus based remover. There's another brand basically the same that I can't think of the name right now.

V8COOPMAN · 07-16-2014, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmc1941

Oven cleaner will remove most paints except original OEM paint.

Good suggestion...I use Easy-Off (yellow can) to remove pinstriping. Apply for about 5-6 minutes. Wipe off with a damp rag. Never hurts the base paint. DD

Fordestes · 07-16-2014, 08:53 AM

fine or medium steel wool.

ford38v8 · 07-16-2014, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mart

... Anything that could melt the paint could also melt the plastic....

Mart.

Read and heed. I melted the back of my laptop with Goo Gone. Chemicals and plastic don't go together.

Rowdy · 07-16-2014, 11:10 AM

Thanks for the ideas. Not sure oven cleaner is the way to go as I think it will damage the chrome which so far seems to be in good shape. Acetone is next to try. Maybe MEK will be after that if I can find some in a very small container as I don't like to have that stuff laying around. Rod

millersgarage · 07-17-2014, 08:09 AM

Brake fluid is often used on platic model kits to remove old paint, normally will do no harm to plastic, but wrinkles the paint right up.
Just like dripping it on your fender does....

Rowdy · 07-17-2014, 08:44 AM

I soaked it in Acetone over night and so far it has removed about 20% of the primer or whatever it is. Wondering if this stuff was Metal Set or gas tank sealer as it is hard to disolve. Rod

Ralph Moore · 07-17-2014, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millersgarage

Brake fluid is often used on platic model kits to remove old paint, normally will do no harm to plastic, but wrinkles the paint right up.
Just like dripping it on your fender does....

X2 for brake fluid, I used it once to remove paint from plastic motorcycle fenders, took a few coats of fluid and washing off, but they came out ok.

the cooch · 07-17-2014, 09:55 AM

Could be baked on enamel. Was the whole thing black or were the raised areas showing chrome? If that part is chromed metal, douse it with brake fluid, then scrub with dish soap and toothbrush. Probably take like two minutes. Wax it up after or it'll fog. If it's "chromed" plastic, soak in white vinegar for a day then scrub with simple green and toothbrush. Might take two days if that's the case. Know someone who could blast it with baking soda? Five seconds for that method, haha. Good luck -Chris

waterboychuck · 07-17-2014, 10:29 AM

Goof Off works.

07-16-2014, 01:16 AM	#2
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,829	Re: What to try Next? acetone? __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

07-16-2014, 05:37 AM	#3
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: What to try Next? Laquer thinner. Walt

07-16-2014, 06:39 AM	#4
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,744	Re: What to try Next? I'd persevere with scraping with some non-metallic instrument. Anything that could melt the paint could also melt the plastic. If the plastic were scratched (or melted a bit) it could be polished up again by careful sanding/ polishing. Mart.

07-16-2014, 07:13 AM	#5
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: What to try Next? Toothpaste.

07-16-2014, 07:27 AM	#6
millersgarage Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lansing MI Posts: 188	Re: What to try Next? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) brake fluid

07-16-2014, 08:10 AM	#7
paleot Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: s/w Louisiana Posts: 119	Re: What to try Next? I bought a very expensive Mustang wheel center cap that was painted, I sharpened a popsicle stick and scraped it off. Not easy but it worked.

07-16-2014, 08:18 AM	#8
gmc1941 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatine, Il Posts: 486	Re: What to try Next? Oven cleaner will remove most paints except original OEM paint. __________________ 1939 Fordor Deluxe 1939 Ford Coupe Std 1940 Ford pickup Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.

07-16-2014, 08:23 AM	#9
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 840	Re: What to try Next? steel wool

07-16-2014, 08:27 AM	#10
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: What to try Next? Marvel Mystery Oil

07-16-2014, 08:48 AM	#11
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: What to try Next? Goo Gone, a citrus based remover. There's another brand basically the same that I can't think of the name right now. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

07-16-2014, 08:53 AM	#13
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 886	Re: What to try Next? fine or medium steel wool.

07-16-2014, 11:10 AM	#15
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: What to try Next? Thanks for the ideas. Not sure oven cleaner is the way to go as I think it will damage the chrome which so far seems to be in good shape. Acetone is next to try. Maybe MEK will be after that if I can find some in a very small container as I don't like to have that stuff laying around. Rod

07-17-2014, 08:09 AM	#16
millersgarage Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lansing MI Posts: 188	Re: What to try Next? Brake fluid is often used on platic model kits to remove old paint, normally will do no harm to plastic, but wrinkles the paint right up. Just like dripping it on your fender does....

07-17-2014, 08:44 AM	#17
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: What to try Next? I soaked it in Acetone over night and so far it has removed about 20% of the primer or whatever it is. Wondering if this stuff was Metal Set or gas tank sealer as it is hard to disolve. Rod

07-17-2014, 09:55 AM	#19
the cooch Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 96	Re: What to try Next? Could be baked on enamel. Was the whole thing black or were the raised areas showing chrome? If that part is chromed metal, douse it with brake fluid, then scrub with dish soap and toothbrush. Probably take like two minutes. Wax it up after or it'll fog. If it's "chromed" plastic, soak in white vinegar for a day then scrub with simple green and toothbrush. Might take two days if that's the case. Know someone who could blast it with baking soda? Five seconds for that method, haha. Good luck -Chris

07-17-2014, 10:29 AM	#20
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: What to try Next? Goof Off works. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.