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Removing printing/logos off glossy plastic - tips?
« on: Fri, 13 June 2014, 11:55:16 »
So I have a pair of bluetooth Monoprice headphones on the way for my significant other, and he dislikes logos on anything, from clothing to accessories.  Unfortunately, these headphones have a bunch of large logos.  So I'm wondering if there's a way to remove those without scratching or melting the surface, which looks to be glossy hard plastic from photographs.  Here's a picture for reference



Here's someone else's photograph of the black version, to show what the plastic is like



Those "M"s on the sides could be okay--they almost look like a wire design, but the giant word on top in red is probably going to get me a raised eyebrow.

What do you think I can try for this?  I think acetone will melt the plastic.  I wonder if there's actually coating over the writing and the whole plastic area or if it's just some kind of a printing process.
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Re: Removing printing/logos off glossy plastic - tips?
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 13 June 2014, 12:02:30 »
I loathe logos as well, there are many things that I have not bought because of them, but I suspect that manufacturers assume that the free advertising more than makes up for the incremental loss in sales.

I don't think that you can get those off without scraping away plastic. I would carefully cut a length of black or white electrician's tape and apply it as straight as possible over the offending signage.
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Re: Removing printing/logos off glossy plastic - tips?
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 13 June 2014, 12:03:55 »
I removed the logo from my HHKB using a combination of lighter fluid as a solvent (naphtha) and a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. And a lot of elbow grease.
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Re: Removing printing/logos off glossy plastic - tips?
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 13 June 2014, 12:08:05 »
I removed the logo from my HHKB using a combination of lighter fluid as a solvent (naphtha) and a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. And a lot of elbow grease.

How much damage did it do to the surface texture?
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That's the message. That's the whole message. Say that every day, not just to reach America's frustrated young white men, but people of every age, race, and gender.
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Re: Removing printing/logos off glossy plastic - tips?
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 13 June 2014, 12:20:50 »
OR.... tape off the edges and just use some smooth sandpaper.

it should produce a matte  brushed finish..

also.. monoprice headphones?  you must not love her enuff ? haha jkjkjk

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Re: Removing printing/logos off glossy plastic - tips?
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 13 June 2014, 12:21:00 »
Thanks!  Just found this too: http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f92/removing-logo-hard-plastic-46158/

I might try some oven cleaner--I already have some of it.  Doubt that WD-40 will do anything for these, though I do routinely use it to remove sticker residue.

At worst, I have some white carbon fiber adhesive vinyl  :thumb:
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Re: Removing printing/logos off glossy plastic - tips?
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 13 June 2014, 12:31:19 »
checked out that link and #30 sunblock....that's definitely interesting

anyone ever used Novus 2 (also from that link) on your keyboards or keycaps to fix scratches?

Also photo for this situation I'm betting their logo might possibly be in between layers instead of painted on top, that might complicate things.