Willow Glen Junction Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Beginner question here. I got a good deal on the MTH M&M's flat car/trailer combo and I plan to repaint the trailer to Fedex. The first step I want to remove the M&M's logo from the flat car. I know I could repaint the whole thing, but I actually like the color and unlike most more accurately detailed freight cars, it only has the M&M's logo in the center. Is there a way to remove the M&M's logo without hosing the finish and paint around it? After I figure this one out I will ask on advice for repainting the trailer. Also any advice on where to get accurate one gauge scale decals to letter the flat car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Most all MTH stuff I ever painted has a clear coat on it protecting the paint & lettering. Stripping the MTH factory paint is also a real chore as they use the toughest paint I've ever tried to remove. I resorted to blasting the paint off using a sandblast cabinet and baking soda as the media and it still takes forever. Stan Cedarleaf is best for decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Glen Junction Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 Thanks Chuck for your insights. I suspected a coating on top of the lettering, but wasn't sure. Since I don't want the hassle of repainting the car, sounds like if I can find a decal to place over it would be best. Good to know that MTH does a good job on the paint - I had suspected it based on my experiences, but good to know its hard to remove. When you repainted your car (after blasting it), what top coat finish did you use? Matte or semi-gloss? I'll checkout Stan Cedarleaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Glen Junction Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 Has anyone tried "ELO" (Testors Easy Lift Off) to remove MTH decals? When I google around I find some other forums (0 gauge) for suggestions removing MTH decals and "tampo pad printed graphics". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardtrain Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Why remove it ? M&M’s looks more interesting than FedEx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Miller Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Do a search in this forum for "Modeling the Cornwall RR". You will find a section on how I removed logos and lettering from US trains ore cars and LGB bobber caboose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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