How do I remove it?

[DoubleV]

I have a Cutlass dash trim with the the rear defogger cutout. I want to remove the painted on 'R DEFOG' above the cutout since I will be using this for a different function. So how do I remove this paint without scratching the nice 'fake wood paneling'?

 

[B1tchin'-Buick]

Paint thinner probably would be to strong, maybe screw up that fake wood shine....

Rubbing alcohol, Nail polish remover or Goo-Gone.....
I would try rubbing alcohol first that or goo-gone would be the mildest.

<Mike> Not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property.....

 

[carmangary]

Paint thinner probably would be to strong, maybe screw up that fake wood shine....

Rubbing alcohol, Nail polish remover or Goo-Gone.....
I would try rubbing alcohol first that or goo-gone would be the mildest.

<Mike> Not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property.....

More than likely the area around it has faded so if you remove the letters you might have a shadow effect left where the sun didn't fade under the letters.

 

[G_Body_Enthusiast]

mask off area that has script, paint area flat black, put new script on. profit!