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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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There is a small design on the fender of my bike. I want to remove it and need to know the best way...

It was applied by a professional guy that hand paints these small designs. It was put on top of the clear coat and I never put a clear coat finish over it. part of the logo is already faded and slightly different in color.

I was thinking alcohol or a clay bar may remove it...
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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You may not want to try this but it will work the best.Rap a piece of 2000grit wet paper around a stiff spong dip it in some soapy water and sand it lightly til its gone, then rub it with compound and polish it like new.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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If your looking to remove hand painted stripes or lettering from on top of the clear coat, use Easy-Off oven cleaner it takes it right off and then you can buff the clearcoat.
 
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