Removing lettering from Hornby Pug

[Spitfire2865]

Hello everyone. I know there is tons of information on this but I couldn't find anything.

I just acquired a Hornby pug in BR black and I wanted to change it to LMS livery. While reading the little leaflet of info, it said to not use any solvents as the black is airbrushed on. I don't want to damage the paint but I want to remove the BR logo and numbers which are printed.

What could I do to remove the lettering?

I dont really feel like taking a scalpel to it, and wouldn't like to risk acetone or anything damaging the detail.

 

Any recommendations? First hand experience? Anything is helpful.

 

If it matters, I intend to re-letter it with HMRS press-fix and lightly weather.

Thank you!

[Nelson Jackson]

I've removed a BR early crest from a BR 2P locomotive using a Cotten bud and some T-cut, this left a nice gloss surface to which you can apply the transfers onto and varnish after.

[MickD]

Hi,

Use making tape round the number, load a cotton bud with a dab of T-Cut and leave for a few minutes to soften the number then rub gently with the cotton bud. It will take a while to remove the number but don't be tempted to rub too hard, it will come off with patience.

It will also leave a shiny surface to add the new number, after re-numbering a quick blast with satin varnish will blend it in with the factory finish.

Hope that helps,

MickD.

[Spitfire2865]

US reader here. Whats T-cut? I was hoping for something that wouldnt change the texture.

[MickD]

hi,

T-Cut is a car paint restorer, sold in many car accessory and parts stores. E.G Halfords,  Wilkinsons and some supermarkets. Be sure to get the original product not metallic.

[Silver Sidelines]

'T' Cut has a smell of ammonia,  it contains a very fine abrasive in a suspension of of wax and solvents.

 

For UK readers - Halfords own brand in tubes is far superior for use on cars - no experience on model trains!!!

 

Regards

 

Ray

[Spitfire2865]

So T-cut is the ONLY thing to remove the printing?

I was hoping for some miracle mixture which would just take the print off cleanly. I guess thats a bit too much to ask.

[davknigh]

Turtle Wax makes a compound for polishing and spot removal that I've used with some success. You should be able to find the stuff at most car care places. Failing that, there's a metal polish called Flitz that also does a good job, but you do have to be patient and not try to take everything off at once. Have a trial run on an old wagon first. Both products should be available in the USA or , since you're in New York, head north to Canada and the Canadian Tire stores where I got my supplies.

 

HTH

 

David

[Spitfire2865]

Turtle Wax makes a compound for polishing and spot removal that I've used with some success. You should be able to find the stuff at most car care places. Failing that, there's a metal polish called Flitz that also does a good job, but you do have to be patient and not try to take everything off at once. Have a trial run on an old wagon first. Both products should be available in the USA or , since you're in New York, head north to Canada and the Canadian Tire stores where I got my supplies.

 

HTH

 

David

Cant really head North when Im at the furthest south you can get and still be considered New York.

[Spitfire2865]

I assume products like Turtle wax and t-cut all change the color to gloss. Dont really want to risk ending up with glossy blobs I cant fix.

[davknigh]

I assume products like Turtle wax and t-cut all change the color to gloss. Dont really want to risk ending up with glossy blobs I cant fix.

There will be a glossy spot where the numbers/totem used to be but this is not a Bad Thing as your transfers will adhere better to the glossy surface. The only time you want a flat surface is with Letraset dry transfers. You did mention you'd be weathering, that should take care of the shiny bits left over. Besides there are many examples of engines with nice clean numbers surrounded by grot.

 

Cheers,

 

David