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EC116 · 10-19-2001, 11:57 PM

Anyone know how to remove paint scrapes from an ambulance. I sideswiped a pole yesterday and got nice bright yellow stripes on the side of ambulance, not exactly something that can be hidden. Well, I had to tell my supervisor and right up a report and I'll probably get something written up in my file about it, but the thing is, there was no other damage, not even a dent. Is there any way to remove the paint off of it so If it happens in the future i can just deal with it myself and not have to go through all the other crap?

And I know, Don't hit anything stupid and you wouldn't have that problem....

Archer131 · 10-25-2001, 08:52 AM

Try a good quality rubbing compound.

Ten8_Ten19 · 10-25-2001, 05:18 PM

Somebody gave me an eraser that fits in a 1/2" drill that is made for removing lettering from vehicles without damaging the paint job. They are gum rubber and about 3 or 4" in diameter. Works like a champ. Check with an autobody or parts store.

TRicker · 10-26-2001, 02:26 AM

Try oven cleaner

Rewax afterwards.

10-19-2001, 11:57 PM	#1
EC116 Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 42	Paint remover Anyone know how to remove paint scrapes from an ambulance. I sideswiped a pole yesterday and got nice bright yellow stripes on the side of ambulance, not exactly something that can be hidden. Well, I had to tell my supervisor and right up a report and I'll probably get something written up in my file about it, but the thing is, there was no other damage, not even a dent. Is there any way to remove the paint off of it so If it happens in the future i can just deal with it myself and not have to go through all the other crap? And I know, Don't hit anything stupid and you wouldn't have that problem....

10-25-2001, 08:52 AM	#2
Archer131 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Dravosburg, Pa Posts: 10	Try a good quality rubbing compound. __________________ Living today to Protect Tommorow!

10-25-2001, 05:18 PM	#3
Ten8_Ten19 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NorthEast Paid on Call Posts: 140	Somebody gave me an eraser that fits in a 1/2" drill that is made for removing lettering from vehicles without damaging the paint job. They are gum rubber and about 3 or 4" in diameter. Works like a champ. Check with an autobody or parts store. __________________ _________DILLIGAF

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10-26-2001, 02:26 AM	#4
TRicker Junior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2	Try oven cleaner Rewax afterwards.

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