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Does anyone know a good method of removing the printed designs from pieces without causing much damage to the piece itself? I've got some dynamite tiles begging to be liberated... Josh Spaulding (URL) (26 years ago, 4-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: print removal
 
(...) Duane (26 years ago, 4-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: print removal
 
Check Dejanews, I posted the erasers that are best to use on smooth pieces. (...) | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer | (26 years ago, 4-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: print removal
 
(...) Thanks for all the suggestions! There seemed to be a lot of support for the eraser technique, so I gave that a try. I used a Staedtler Mars Plastic eraser (commonly available at art supply stores). It took a lot of erasing, but caused very (...) (26 years ago, 5-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: print removal
 
(...) Did you use it on transparent pieces? I have some that I got from an Auczilla auction that I haven't found a use for yet because of the printing. The eraser technique sounds a lot friendlier than the sandpaper one I referred to earlier. I (...) (26 years ago, 5-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: print removal
 
(...) I didn't try it on clear pieces, so your guess is as good as mine. I would suggest that you test it out first on a clear piece that you don't mind ruining. Even if your disposable piece has no printing, try erasing it for a miute or two, then (...) (26 years ago, 5-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: print removal
 
(...) I used an eraser to get the logo off of my one M-Tron trans-yellow-green 2x1x6H panel. It took a long time because there were two layers of paint for the two different colors. I didn't buff it at all, but the place where I erased became rather (...) (26 years ago, 5-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)

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