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  1. F40LM Addict

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    #1901 F40LM Addict, Feb 17, 2014
    I would be reserved on using nail polish remover because it might contain Acetone. Acetone will attack the plastic because it is a very aggressive solvent.

    I would start with lighter fluid, such as the type you would use in a pocket lighter. We use it around our shop for a lot of stuff and it is the safest to start with.

    If the logo os screen printed then mineral spirits might do it, which is also pretty mild as solvents go. If it is a hot stamped logo then it is may be bonded to the sub-plastic pretty well and they may be very difficult to remove.

    In that case, some custom layered overlays might be an acceptable solution.

    If you'd need assistance getting some made, please PM and I'll have one of the guys in the shop make up what you want and I'll mail them over.
     
  2. Traveller

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    #1902 Traveller, Feb 18, 2014
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    Thanks and I may be back to you-appreciated.

    Right now we are hopeful we can remove as I just want a very simple clean uncluttered dash looking more like this.
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    #1904 FerrariDublin, Feb 18, 2014
    Manifolds back! :)
     
  5. Traveller

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    #1905 Traveller, Feb 18, 2014
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    Oh yes. And checking the checker, but all looking good and a roadblock to progress hopefully removed.
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    #1906 mechaniker, Feb 19, 2014
    I once ordered these for a similar application:
    Small Black Bezel - Car Builder Solutions - Kit Car Parts, Tools and Accessories

    They are very small and clean!

    CBS also has other styles for sale.
     
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    #1907 Traveller, Feb 19, 2014
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    Thanks for the lights tip.

    Whilst waiting to get the manifolds mounted, sorting out the 'new' OZ's which we have now popped the tyres, stripped, filled and about to be clear coated.
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    #1909 omd78, Feb 19, 2014
    Good company indeed!

    Gr. Martin
     
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    #1910 HMS, Feb 19, 2014
    Why not demount the tires first?
     
  11. Traveller

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    #1911 Traveller, Feb 19, 2014
    We don't need to make the inside of the rims any better, all that matters is the outward facing side is truly perfect, the rest is good enough, mostly unseen and does not need my perfectionist attention at the risk of damaging either the tyres or rims.
     
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    #1912 HMS, Feb 19, 2014
    I see. Thanks.
     
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    #1913 texasmr2, Feb 19, 2014
    With your permission Tim I would also like to add that damaging a wheel becomes more of a concern with multiple removals especially with todays highly stiff low profile tires.
     
  14. EDT3

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    #1914 EDT3, Feb 19, 2014
    OK! So I just finished reading all 96 pages and I have one word to say, "STUNNING"!

    Thank you Tim for this wonderful journey into what is in my opinion, the best restoration I have ever followed/witnessed/read about. I'm just in awe.

    Please add me to the growing list of fans who would love to receive the book about this incredible machine.
     
  15. patata

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    #1915 patata, Feb 20, 2014
    Why don´t unmount wheels for paint???
     
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    #1916 Fred@BTM, Feb 20, 2014
    I prefer powdercoat on wheels, but that's me being me!
     
  17. Traveller

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    #1917 Traveller, Feb 20, 2014
    Thanks, appreciated. it is comments like this that keep me posting the seemingly never ending story.
     
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    #1918 Traveller, Feb 20, 2014
    Please read posts 1911 onwards, they are only just above this!
     
  19. taz4432

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    #1919 taz4432, Feb 20, 2014
    See above:

     
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    #1920 Traveller, Feb 20, 2014
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    Belt, braces and whatever comes next. I was hoping they would be fitted by now but I should have suspected MT would want to double check the checkers. I promise no more manifold pics until fitted.
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    #1921 Traveller, Feb 21, 2014
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    Well I lied. Another pic not fitted.

    MT being MT, given the seriousness and liability of this saga, we had another look. Amazingly, it turns out there is still some material which seems to have puddled and melted onto the walls and given there is soot in the pipes, it may not be that well stuck albeit everything so far has failed to displace it. The worry is that under conditions which we cannot simulate it might detach, either damage a turbo or stick to a blade and unbalance or whatever, so it is not something to be chanced.

    A lesson to be learnt and it looks like back again to Zircotec. Now not impressed and somewhat pissed.
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    #1922 jcosta79, Feb 21, 2014
    Couldn't you run a flexible honing brush through the pipes? Wouldn't that take care of any residue? I know you want the people who made the mistake to fix it, but at this point I would not trust them.
     
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    #1923 texasmr2, Feb 21, 2014
    The issue was resolved, see above post.
     
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    #1924 jcosta79, Feb 21, 2014
    It says they are sending it back to Zircotec because there is still material in there.
     
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    #1925 PSk, Feb 21, 2014
    Agree ... otherwise no comment ...
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