Help removing logos

joiner1970

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Just wondered if anyone here has had any success removing the manufacturer's logo on t-loc systainers. I'm not talking about festool ones as I wouldn't dare remove their name lol also it's raised where as most are just flat printed.

I've just ordered an orange Triton branded sys 2 tloc off eBay to house my new multimaster. Just wondered if it's easy to remove the triton logo off the lid.

Not a big thing if I can't but if it's easy and someone has done it let me know.
 
Everything that is printed on systainers is easily removed with paint thinner, the stronger stuff that contains toluene or xylene. I use it all the time to clean systainers, and it removes the green Festool logo very easily.

If you use this, be sure to apply it with a damp cloth and minimal exposure. This stuff can also dissolve the ABS plastic of the systainer itself.
 
Guessing Peter and wow will be the experts here with them being involved in supplying custom printed systainer s
 
Cheers Alex will give it a try

Just looked on you tube and apparently detol and fairy power spray will work too and won't damage the plastic. Have to try that .
 
For scuffs and marks, a Mr. Clean magic eraser is great! Just use it GENTLY as it's truly abrasive. That's how it does its job!

I use acetone to remove sticky stuff, since it leaves the ABS intact.

Edit: Peter Halle has pointed out that he has personal experience with acetone melting ABS. Apparently I didn't use enough that it was a problem in my case, but it sounds like it would be wise to be CAUTIOUS?! Thanks to Peter for the update/correction.

Lacquer thinner (or a thinner containing toluene or xylene) will remove the paint and ink, but be careful how you use it as it WILL also dissolve the ABS plastic. Test in an inconspicuous area first, like on one of the feet.
 
I often buy used sanders like the DTS and RTS from painters, refurbish them and sell them again. The systainers are always covered from head to toe with paint. I use a combination of scrapers/chissels, paint thinner and RO90 sanding to get those systainers clean again. Works everytime. I get the most ugly, beat up systainers look like almost new again.

Only thing that's hard to retain is the very fine surface texture of the systainer, after applying paint thinner and some sanding that's smooth. Never had a single complaint about that though. This way I've cleaned and sold dozens of systainers by now.

Outdoor paint is always all the time oil based here, and not easy to remove except with tough measures. Systainers can stand a lot though, so you can do quite some things to it.

 
 
An RPG is another alternative. While it won't completely remove the logo, it will make it very difficult to find. [big grin]
 
Acetone will also damage the ABS in quantity.  I learned the hard way on a limited edition mini systainer.  The handle is melted into place and I had to cut the lid loose.

Peter
 
Shane Holland said:
An RPG is another alternative. While it won't completely remove the logo, it will make it very difficult to find. [big grin]
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Interesting idea but in the UK it would take far too long to fill in the risk assessment and method statement !
 
Alex said:
I often buy used sanders like the DTS and RTS from painters, refurbish them and sell them again. The systainers are always covered from head to toe with paint. I use a combination of scrapers/chissels, paint thinner and RO90 sanding to get those systainers clean again. Works everytime. I get the most ugly, beat up systainers look like almost new again.

Only thing that's hard to retain is the very fine surface texture of the systainer, after applying paint thinner and some sanding that's smooth. Never had a single complaint about that though. This way I've cleaned and sold dozens of systainers by now.

Outdoor paint is always all the time oil based here, and not easy to remove except with tough measures. Systainers can stand a lot though, so you can do quite some things to it.
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Yeah I have done the same sort of thing. I sold off loads of old classic systainer's on eBay and I cleaned them with cif and used a Stanley blade to scrape off any bad marks . Got most of them to look good.
 
Slartibartfass said:
Could also use the Vecturo to chisel it away.....
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Don't be ridiculous. 1400 and MFS for the precision this task demands. [cool]
 
Shane Holland said:
A blow torch will take it right off.  [scared]
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Shane Holland said:
An RPG is another alternative. While it won't completely remove the logo, it will make it very difficult to find. [big grin]
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Puh-leeze, Shane. [poke]
A micro shaped charge of C-4 and Bob's your Uncle!
Here's a test I did on a classic Sys-
Logo removal test on Classic Sys
[jawdrop]
 
Sorry to mess around in the thread. It's rare that I let loose on the forum. I usually am all business. Just having a little fun.  [smile]

Shane
 
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