Removing color from center of grill letters

[Chief Master Sergeant]

Anyone have a trick to getting the color out without ruining the chrome? This is nearly new set that the color fell out of the D.

 

[Speedrdr]

When you say, “the color fell out “ is it a film of paint or a piece of painted metal?
Are you wanting to match the other letters to THAT one? I’m thinking that it should be easy to color match and repaint.
Randy

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

When you say, “the color fell out “ is it a film of paint or a piece of painted metal?
Are you wanting to match the other letters to THAT one? I’m thinking that it should be easy to color match and repaint.
Randy

I was thinking of just removing the color from all of them and painting them the color I want. I called every vendor and Scott Drake, trying to find a single D. No luck. Wildhorses said the D losing the color was common and they had several loose F, O, and Rs, but no Ds. This is just for wall art, so I don't really want to spend a ton of money on something like this

 

[SHX669]

I used a spray foam paint remover . I don't remember the brand or the name off hand. I'm not home right now but I can look at it when I get back there.

 

[Pops68]

Chief Master Sergeant: Offer to trade your good: F O R to Wild horses for the same letters that the centers are screwed up. They can then make at least one good set to sell and you have your F O R D chrome only.

Win Win for both of you.

Pops

 

[Timstrk]

I pulled the letters off the truck. Stuck the pins in a piece of floral foam and filled the letters with gloss red paint. Then let it dry for a couple days. Looks good.

 

[Bronco4x4]

I was thinking any paint remover might work. It shouldn’t affect the chrome. Of course, test the back side just in case.

 

[SHX669]

I used " Klean Strip " brand " aircraft paint remover " . It did a great job and didn't effect the chrome -- but definitely test it on something first as no two Broncos or their parts seem to react the same - LOL

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

For future reference, a heat gun worked like a champ. The center sections of the Scott Drake letters are like hard plastic. Once heated, it peeled out like a sticker. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Pa PITT]

... i'D JUST SOAK IT IN LACQUER Thinner . & DRY IT & PAINT .

 

[Spaggyroe]

For future reference, a heat gun worked like a champ. The center sections of the Scott Drake letters are like hard plastic. Once heated, it peeled out like a sticker. Thanks for the suggestions.

I’ve thought about removing the red coloring from mine as well. Will you post up a pic when you can?

 

[bigmuddy]

I pulled the letters off the truck. Stuck the pins in a piece of floral foam and filled the letters with gloss red paint. Then let it dry for a couple days. Looks good.

I took a pick and scratched off all the old original coating, then did the same. I used red testors enamel and "flowed" in to the letters. What I mean is that I brushed it of thick until it leveled out on it's own. This lasts several years until I have to do it again. If its for wall art, it would likely never need to be replaced.

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

I took a pick and scratched off all the old original coating, then did the same. I used red testors enamel and "flowed" in to the letters. What I mean is that I brushed it of thick until it leveled out on it's own. This lasts several years until I have to do it again. If its for wall art, it would likely never need to be replaced.

Great idea! Still trying to decide on a color for the grill. Then I’ll do this for the letters. Thanks


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