Tampo question.

[Geno]

Hi guys, I hope you can help me out on this one. I generally use non-acetone nail polish remover on bodies but i have some tampo's i want to remove from the plastic side windows on this Chevelle. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks, Geno.

 

[Snake45]

I can tell you that the non-acetone NPR will fog the glass used in most diecasts, so you're right in looking for something else. 

Rubbing alcohol works on SOME tampo, but not all. Worth a try, and it PROBABLY won't hurt the plastic. 

You might have the best luck polishing it off with something like Wright's Silver Cream.  That's what I'd do, anyway. 

[espo]

Another product to consider would be Meguiar's Plastic X. Use a micro fiber applicator and very gentle pressure and it will take scratches and marks off of kit plastic windows. This was first developed for the plexiglass windows used in boats to remove the water spots. The good news is any left over, and there should be plenty of that, can restore the headlights and tail lights on your car.  

[Geno]

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

[peteski]

Floquil/Testors ELO (Easy Lift Off) or Scalecoat Wash Away paint removers (plastic safe) should remove the ink without damaging clear plastic, but they might make it slightly hazy (that will polish out easy).  Just take a snippet of a Kleenex or cheap toilet paper  (it has to be smooth, not quilted or embossed) the size of the logo, moisten it with one of those paint removers, and using tweezers place it over the logo. that way the logo will be in contact with the paint remover.  Let is sit for at least 30 minutes, then the logo should come off easily.

[OldNYJim]

Although I haven’t tried it personally, I read once that some of the Hot Wheels guys use a whiteboard marker to remove tampos - they just draw the marker over the part they want to remove, then wipe it off and the tampo comes with it (apparently) 

[peteski]

3 hours ago, CabDriver said:

Although I haven’t tried it personally, I read once that some of the Hot Wheels guys use a whiteboard marker to remove tampos - they just draw the marker over the part they want to remove, then wipe it off and the tampo comes with it (apparently) 

I would be careful with this - those markers use very strong (and stinky) solvent which I suspect will craze styrene (and especially clear styrene).

[OldNYJim]

13 hours ago, peteski said:

I would be careful with this - those markers use very strong (and stinky) solvent which I suspect will craze styrene (and especially clear styrene).

Interesting - definitely take my ‘helpful’ idea with a grain of salt then, in this case ??

[Geno]

Thanks again guys for the helpful tips. I do appreciate it.