Dots of yellow paint on interior , removal?

[Marc Hufnagel]

I've found 2 dots of bright yellow (appears to be paint), one on a vinyl/plastic coated leather seat and one on a very soft-surface (scratches easily) dash piece. They are about the size of * and stand out quite well.

I've tried leather cleaner and spray detailer w/ a MF to no luck. Fingernail isn't really working either.

I'm not sure of course what kind of paint it is (was there when I got it), so I'm at a loss on how to remove it without damaging the surface it is on. In the overall, I'd rather leave it than damage the surface if that makes sense.

[Carfire]

Re: Dots of yellow paint on interior , removal?

Plastic Razor Blades
APC

[Murr1525]

Re: Dots of yellow paint on interior , removal?

Can always try clay, if you can pull the material relatively tight.

[Marc Hufnagel]

Re: Dots of yellow paint on interior , removal?

Can always try clay, if you can pull the material relatively tight.

Haven't thought of that one, I just finished claying it so I do have a little left, I'll give that a shot.

Also on the APC, I just got some APC+ on Friday and are plastic razor blades available in local stores? I don't think I've ever seen one.

thanks!

[Murr1525]

Re: Dots of yellow paint on interior , removal?

Well.. It is just something to try...

Hardware stores might have them, or a PBE store. Some have squared edges though, like a credit card, and some have more of a sharp edge.

[Nappers]

Re: Dots of yellow paint on interior , removal?

A Corvette Mike and Lynn Phillips detailed, Lynn used I think a Non - Acetone paint remover to remove a badly done paint of the leather seats.

She did not recommend doing it as the chemicals in paint removers are really harsh and could damage leather, but she did what we all do.....Test spot!

Here's the original Thread: It's an awesome thread to boot!

1999 Corvette

Here's Lynn Phillips answer on post #47

1999 Corvette, post #47

Again, it was a harsh way to clean the seats, but they turned out awesome to me anyways.

Test spot.

A Marine I work with uses Shaving Cream to remove the old shoe polish from his boots when he re-polishes them....., squirts it on, rubs it in and wipes off. I thought he was pulling my leg. I haven't tried it yet, I just add layers to my boots! Captain hasn't yelled at me yet.....!

[Marc Hufnagel]

Re: Dots of yellow paint on interior , removal?

I managed to get the spot off the seat with the clay idea, thank you. However it would not touch the paint on the textured, VERY soft interior panel material.

[Murr1525]

Re: Dots of yellow paint on interior , removal?

Do you mean soft like flexible?