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Technical Shop => VIN, Fender Tag, Build Sheet & Date Codes => Topic started by: Jocigar on November 08, 2019, 06:05:59 AM

Title: Whats the best method to clean up your old fender tag? rust, paint layers.
Post by: Jocigar on November 08, 2019, 06:05:59 AM

I don't want to risk damaging or blemishing its authenticity.   

blasting out of question I would imagine.   thinking aircraft paint stripper in ziplock bag?
Title: Re: Whats the best method to clean up your old fender tag? rust, paint layers.
Post by: 70 Challenger Lover on November 08, 2019, 06:17:32 AM
I have soaked painted things in carb cleaner and it did a great job of removing paint. Won't remove rust of course but there are gentle chemicals you can then soak it in to remove corrosion. Can't recall the brand but I have gallon of the rust remover. Takes days of soaking but it works.
Title: Re: Whats the best method to clean up your old fender tag? rust, paint layers.
Post by: anlauto on November 08, 2019, 07:37:17 AM
I agree...the aircraft stripper is a good place to start..then if it's rusty, follow with a decent rust remover....or just used a media blaster with a fine media like glass :dunno:
Title: Re: Whats the best method to clean up your old fender tag? rust, paint layers.
Post by: 7E-Bodies on November 08, 2019, 10:16:40 AM
No matter what, get good pics of it beforehand.
Title: Re: Whats the best method to clean up your old fender tag? rust, paint layers.
Post by: anlauto on November 08, 2019, 11:17:38 AM
Quote from: 7E-Bodies on November 08, 2019, 10:16:40 AM
No matter what, get good pics of it beforehand.

SOLID ADVICE  :twothumbsup:
Title: Re: Whats the best method to clean up your old fender tag? rust, paint layers.
Post by: JS29 on November 08, 2019, 11:23:06 AM
A pencil etching wouldn't heart ether.   :alan2cents: 
Title: Re: Whats the best method to clean up your old fender tag? rust, paint layers.
Post by: Burdar on November 08, 2019, 11:39:35 AM
I bead blasted mine with no ill effects. I used glass bead.  If you're worried about it, strip the paint off with paint stripper and soak in EvapoRust.
Title: Re: Whats the best method to clean up your old fender tag? rust, paint layers.
Post by: Jocigar on November 08, 2019, 01:32:57 PM

Since I had a brake cleaner at work I used that and an old toothbrush out of curiosity.    I got most of the grease and black paint off, original burnt orange showing now, some black, some rust    not the best looking patina  :)

Think it adds any value to re-attach tag sporting its beat up paint and age?

thanks for tips, I'll take pictures before trying anything else.   

Need to get some Evaporust, its been mentioned a few times
Title: Re: Whats the best method to clean up your old fender tag? rust, paint layers.
Post by: Burdar on November 08, 2019, 02:09:46 PM
I personally don't mind "minor" pitting on a fender tag.  I don't like seeing crappy painted tags on a freshly painted car though.  Others might have different opinions.  My original tag isn't perfect but it still looks ok with new paint on it.
Title: Re: Whats the best method to clean up your old fender tag? rust, paint layers.
Post by: cuda hunter on November 08, 2019, 06:10:34 PM
Leave the tag on the car. 
Title: Re: Whats the best method to clean up your old fender tag? rust, paint layers.
Post by: headejm on November 08, 2019, 07:35:07 PM
I used Kleen-strip paint stripper on mine. No problems, came out nice. I then painted it using an air brush and some of my leftover paint and then clear coated it.
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