Darn detailers...
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From: By the City by the Bay, CA
2001 E320 (210.065), Brilliant Silver; 2002 Ducati ST-2, Arrest-me Red
Darn detailers...
Hi, folks.
I've removed badging in the past, but this one has me
When I purchased my used E, it had pinstriping that was done by some hoity-toity outfit back east (BklynBenz probably knows of them...he seems to have his finger on everything back east!) and while the pinstriping itself reflects excellent work, they also put their own flat applique "signature" and logo on the back of the car -- which looks horrible, not only in my opinion but everyone else, too. (I was going to attach a pic, but then realized I don't have any...they're hideous enough that I edit them out of every pic I take of the back end of the car!) The problem is that I can't even begin to remove the sig and logos; it's almost as if they clear-coated over them (usually you can find an edge, but not on these). Hairdryers, credit cards, plastic putty knives...they just glide right over the top.
Is it possible that the detailers did use clearcoat over pinstriping, logos, etc.?
If so, how can I get them off without trashing the finish? Would a mild polishing compound work?
Anyone ever run into this before?
Thanks in advance for any insight or direction you can provide, and enjoy your rides,
Greg
I've removed badging in the past, but this one has me
When I purchased my used E, it had pinstriping that was done by some hoity-toity outfit back east (BklynBenz probably knows of them...he seems to have his finger on everything back east!) and while the pinstriping itself reflects excellent work, they also put their own flat applique "signature" and logo on the back of the car -- which looks horrible, not only in my opinion but everyone else, too. (I was going to attach a pic, but then realized I don't have any...they're hideous enough that I edit them out of every pic I take of the back end of the car!) The problem is that I can't even begin to remove the sig and logos; it's almost as if they clear-coated over them (usually you can find an edge, but not on these). Hairdryers, credit cards, plastic putty knives...they just glide right over the top.
Is it possible that the detailers did use clearcoat over pinstriping, logos, etc.?
If so, how can I get them off without trashing the finish? Would a mild polishing compound work?Anyone ever run into this before?
Thanks in advance for any insight or direction you can provide, and enjoy your rides,
Greg
Last edited by Gregs210; May 16, 2005 at 09:30 PM. Reason: clarification
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you can try some 3m rubbing compound and try to rub it out by hand... that should do the trick... but if it comes down to it wet sanding them off is another option but i would leave that to the pros unless you know what your doing... otherwise you can sand through the paint...
