CNW logo removal

You can try 91% rubbing alcohol, or a magic eraser... just gently.

I use super super fine sanding stick made for polishing paint......This example shows how I also feather edged the entire loco.....you need to stop once logo is gone!!!! 

I use acetone from the hardware store on lettering, etc., on metal pieces, such as most steam loco tenders. I don't recommend it on plastic.

Fingernail polish remover was the way to go at one time, as it contained acetone. The last I bought worked poorly (on the lettering, not my fingernails...), and I understand that acetone is no longer used in it, or at least at a lower level.

At my former place of employment, we used Lectric Shave and Magic Erasers to remove paint from plastic without eating the plastic.  Works best with heat-stamped lettering.  When I converted a Lionel Bethlehem Steel 0-6-0 tank engine to Razorback Traction Co., I just masked off the logos and painted with flat black paint.

Mitch

M. Mitchell Marmel posted:

At my former place of employment, we used Lectric Shave and Magic Erasers to remove paint from plastic without eating the plastic.   Mitch

Gee, I don't use an electric shaver anymore, but if I ever resume... I will have serious second thoughts about using Lectric Shave!    

Careful. MTH uses many cleatvoates so paint and markings don't get damaged easily. My method was to use uncure- a cyanocrite glue remover. You have to use it SPARINGLY and it will eventually eat through the clear coats then each layer of paint. I applied it with a few micro brushes and it did come off in a reasonable amount of time.

Careful. MTH uses many clear coates so paint and markings don't get damaged easily with handling. My method was to use uncure- a cyanocrite glue remover. You have to use it SPARINGLY and it will eventually eat through the clear coats then each layer of paint. I applied it with a few micro brushes and it did come off in a reasonable amount of time.

RadioRon posted:

M. Mitchell Marmel posted:

At my former place of employment, we used Lectric Shave and Magic Erasers to remove paint from plastic without eating the plastic.   Mitch

Gee, I don't use an electric shaver anymore, but if I ever resume... I will have serious second thoughts about using Lectric Shave!    

Funnily enough, when I demonstrated removing the silver paint from a Tyco hopper car using Lectric Shave, most of the guys at the train club had the same reaction... 

The stuff actually has a Material Safety Data Sheet label, indicating that one should use gloves and goggles while handling it.... 

Mitch

thanks to all

You should be putting C&NW logos on, not taking them off

OMG - removing C&NW logos - a Mortal Sin - even the pope cannot offer forgiveness - remember C&NW stands for Cheap &  Nothing Wasted!

Sometimes, that's the only thing they put on