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Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by speedmoore, Aug 23, 2005.

  1. speedmoore

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    #1 speedmoore, Aug 23, 2005
    A few weeks back, some kids broke into (tried) our race transporter by going through the window before the alarm went off.

    The police came out and took fingerprints.

    Now how in the hell do you get the black powder off?????? We've tried everything and at a shop like ours, we have endless supplies of all types of chemicals.

    Please help?????????

    d
     

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  2. Modenafan

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    #2 Modenafan, Aug 23, 2005
    I know this maybe obvious, but did you ask the police if they knew how to remove it?
     
  3. BWS550

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    #3 BWS550, Aug 23, 2005
    IS THE BLACK POWDER ON THE GLASS OR PAINTED METAL??

    BRUCE
     
  4. speedmoore

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    #4 speedmoore, Aug 23, 2005
    Painted aluminum panels on one side and the other as well as an aluminum painted door. All painted gloss white. It came off the glass very easy. Nothing touches the painted areas. Things tried:

    water
    soap & water
    simple green
    Zep purple industrial floor cleaner
    parts cleaner "varsol"
    WD 40
    Goof Off
    3M Adhesive remover
    nail polish
    brake clean
    laquer thinner
    acetone
    rubbing compound

    We are about to wet sand and buff......what a freak'n pain.

    d
     
  5. dm_n_stuff

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    #5 dm_n_stuff, Aug 23, 2005
    STAND BY.

    I'll check with my local retired DOJ employee when she gets home and post up an answer.

    Dave
     

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  6. BWS550

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    #6 BWS550, Aug 23, 2005


    I SWEAR BY "OOPS"

    I USE IT FOR EVERYTHING

    JUST DAB THE PAINT AND IT SHOULD COME RIGHT OFF...
     
  7. LexusEnthusiast

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    #7 LexusEnthusiast, Aug 23, 2005
    Try orange pumice...that stuff works on things you wouldn't even know if you tried everything else out there.
     
  8. TexasMike

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    #8 TexasMike, Aug 23, 2005
    On Saturday I was wondering why your transporter was all dirty around the window while the rest was spotless. Now it make sense.
    I hope they didn't get anything.
     
  9. BigTex

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    #9 BigTex, Aug 23, 2005
    Try the 3M final finishing compounds, I'll check the bottles and post the Part #s........

    The ink usually washes right off, after you make Bail........oh, wait, that's not it......
     

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  10. Korr

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    #10 Korr, Aug 23, 2005
    Hobby shop CA glue remover will probably remove it.
     
  11. shiggins

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    #11 shiggins, Aug 23, 2005
    I have some of this stuff on a cabinet and picture frame from a robbery about 4 years ago still. Haven't found anything to get it off. Here's hoping!
     
  12. speedmoore

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    #12 speedmoore, Aug 23, 2005
    We were lucky. I thought the window was alarmed like every other opening on the transporter.....and it's wired into the shop building alarm system. They cut the silicone bead holding the window in the frame....they did not even break the glass?....climbed into the lounge, dumped out my duffel and one of the crew....they were going to use the duffel to carry stuff....they got a pair of my Tevas and a SawsAll....then got spooked and booged.

    We had just returned from Road America and the transporter was loaded....T70, 962 a few RSRs all of mine and my clients driving gear, video cameras, radios, stereo, Snap On tools out the wazoo......they got nothing.

    Needless to say I had a few words with my alarm company which quickly took care of the system adding the necessary trip alarms and motion detectors. Could have been really ugly.
     
  13. speedmoore

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    #13 speedmoore, Aug 23, 2005
    They said hairspray........did not touch it.

    Laquer thinner is finally budging it...
     
  14. speedmoore

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    #14 speedmoore, Aug 23, 2005
    Thanks.....the transporter is "powder coated" so that may be a reason. I just don't want to spend the time wet sanding and buffing if we don't have too.

    I'll be waiting for her expert advise.

    d
     
  15. dm_n_stuff

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    #15 dm_n_stuff, Aug 23, 2005
    Vaseline.

    Finger print powder has mica and carbon in it, so it can be a bit abrasive. Use your fingers first, if that doesn't work, try a towel.

    That's her best guess. After all, as she said, she watched them put it on, never really worried about how to get it off!!!

    Since it is designed to stick to oil, an oily substance might work best, like vasoline!!!

    GOOD LUCK.

    Dave
     
  16. BWS550

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    #16 BWS550, Aug 23, 2005

    DAVE

    YOU EVER KEEP VASOLINE IN YOUR HOUSE ??

    BRUCE :)
     
  17. SrfCity

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    #17 SrfCity, Aug 23, 2005
    Found this:

    The SIRCHIE Fingerprint Co. of Youngsville NC 1(800) 366-7311
    carries an item called "Powder Foam Away". This stuff works well on
    non-porous surfaces. It actually "floats" the powder residue up & away
    from the surface it's used on. [Item # PC-100]
    Please note: I am NOT affiliated with SIRCHIE in any way/shape/form.
    I just believe in credit where it's due.
    Actually makes me wonder...maybe regular shaving cream might do the
    same thing?
    For what it's worth....
     
  18. dm_n_stuff

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    #18 dm_n_stuff, Aug 23, 2005
    YUP.

    IT'S GREAT ON BLISTERS AND THINGS LIKE THAT.

    SO, WITH A HOUSE FULL OF JOCKS, WE HAVE VASOLINE.

    YOU GOTTA PROBLEM WITH THAT???? HUH, DO YOU??

    DAVE :D
     
  19. Hiney69

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    #19 Hiney69, Aug 23, 2005
    I was in the florida keys and someone opened the sliding glass door which wasn't locked and took some stuff. Cops came first thing in the morning and told us to put down a towel while they were looking for fingerprints because if the powder gets on anything it wont come off.

    So i dunno if it will come off.

    -Hiney
     
  20. TexasMike

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    #20 TexasMike, Aug 23, 2005
    What about trying to lift it off with tape, have you tried that?
     
  21. JaguarXJ6

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    #21 JaguarXJ6, Aug 23, 2005
    Wait until they find who did it and use their face(s). DUH!!

    :D

    Sunny

    P.S. I'm terribly sorry to hear about the break-in... you got away pretty clean! ;)
     
  22. BigTex

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    #22 BigTex, Aug 24, 2005
    3M "Finesse-it"TM II Finishing Material Part. #051131-05928........


    *shaking empty bottle*

    Darn, it's expensive too! Works great on shopping cart scratches and those pesky Texas bugs on the hood....I took it from a Pontiac Body Shop, it's made for base coat/clear coat finishes IIRC.....

    "contains no silicone or wax"............
     
  23. Sharif

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    #23 Sharif, Aug 24, 2005
    I would try using a clay bar. They seem to be able to remove everything.
     
  24. speedmoore

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    #24 speedmoore, Aug 25, 2005
    Glasurit paint reducer seemed to do the trick.

    thanks all

    d
     

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