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Old 08-29-2003, 09:49 PM
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Default Hoosier/ET Street sidewall paint

Well, I read a post about removing the spray painted white letters on their ET Streets in which they were told to use brake fluid to easily remove the paint.

I've always disliked the painted "Hoosier" letters on my QTP's so I decided to give it a shot. Unfortunately the paint on my QTP's doesn't come off too easily even using the brake fluid and scrubbing vigorously. Does anyone have any recommendations that would more easily remove the paint yet still be safe for rubber? TIA.

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Spray paint it flat black. Works for me on M/T's.
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Hmmm. Well, I guess that's an option. If I can't get the old paint off, I guess that's just what I'll do seeing as I haven't heard of any other suggestions yet. I guess nobody knows of any other chemical/solvent that could get the job done and not damage the rubber.
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Default Re: Hoosier/ET Street sidewall paint

Spray paint it flat black. Works for me on M/T's.

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I used some brake cleaner to get mine off
On my QTP's

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Default Re: Hoosier/ET Street sidewall paint

Ditto Brakeclean works great.



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