SS LeadFoot Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hey guys! I just have a quick question. I have a signature on the hood of my car. It was written with a sharpie. If I spray it with APC will it come off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rrmccabe Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I would avoid it with everything if it is of value to you. Not just APC. Kingsford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GXPaycheck Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Are you trying to remove it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kingsford Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I'd think anything would eventually make it wear off. Even a hand full of washes would probably take it off, Sharpie isn't permanent. You can actually rub sharpie off with your finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SS LeadFoot Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Yes I am trying to keep it. If it will wear it off then I guess I'll have to cover it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Yep. I had fuel rail covers loaded with signatures, and fortunately I caught it before it did too much damage. Of course, we're talking different surfaces, but APC is pretty strong stuff. Can you spray some clear coat over top of it maybe? That would protect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If the APC doesn't completely remove it, might make it fade. So I would be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dan@Adams Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 As stated above, if you want to keep it, I would avoid going over it with almost anything. APC is a degreaser made to remove tough dirt spots. Any of our polishes have micro abrasives that could also remove it. Even Brilliant Glaze has a mild solvent in it. Detail Spray with a plush microfiber towel might be an option. Is it on the underside of the hood or the exterior side of the hood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SS LeadFoot Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Its on the underside. I think I'll just put some blue tape over it and then just wipe it with water after I'm done cleaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rrmccabe Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If its something cool I would consider having it clear coated . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 ^or wrapped over it with clear vinyl. rrmccabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SS LeadFoot Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Maybe plastdip it with clear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 James__ Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If you only plastidip the section over the signature, you will have to be careful while wiping over it to avoid peeling up the plastidip. Can you post a picture of it? if the underside of the hood is ribbed for support, I would recommend using a clear vinyl to wrap the whole section that the signature is in which will give you a clean look where you cannot really tell the vinyl is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 stripesace Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 All these answers and no ones asked... Whose signature? JJ Stin, jeffo65 and James__ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SS LeadFoot Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 So the car is a 98 Grand Prix GTX. It is made by pontiac and then shipped to a company called SLP. The same people who make the Camaro a SS. The hood is signed by the founder of SLP, Dave Hamberger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Just put clear bra over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hey guys! I just have a quick question. I have a signature on the hood of my car. It was written with a sharpie. If I spray it with APC will it come off?
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