Removing Auction Marks?

[Tim in New York]

Got a set of wheel weights at a local auction and wanted to paint them to match the rims (IH red). I cannot seem to get the lot # and buyer #s off the weights. Wire brushing just seems to make them shine more. Anyone know how to get those off? I don't know if the primer and paint will cover them up.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[Janicholson]

First try finger nail polish remover, then Lacquer thinner, then paint remover. Then a sanding disc. Jim

 

[wore out]

Are they wax crayon marks?

GOOGLE has lots of tips on getting rid of those.

 

[WESnIL]

A 40 grit sanding disk on a 4 inch grinder will do the trick.

 

[the tractor vet]

Woman's HAIR SPRAY and whip. Many ah SHIPPING #'s have been removed , always carried three cans of the stuff . As a lot of the times the treasures i bought never made it back to the house , alot of times i would just haul from one sale to the next one and sell it . It does not look good when ya move t from one sale lot to another with it having several tag numbers on it let lone the black horse code on it . So you would make sure all tags and paint stick was removed and only the new tag on it .

 

[DoubleO7]

First try whatever chemicals you have on hand.
But not anything with silicone in it if you want a nice paint job on it.

 

[Traditional Farmer]

Brake fluid will take off most things

 

[dhermesc]

Gas and a paint brush. If that doesn't do it - oven cleaner left longer than recommended.

 

[rustred]

As said. My first go to would be a blending disc on a grinder. Might take 29 seconds. You dont want any oil product on something u plan on painting. The oil soaks into the metal. The paint will eventually peel.

 

[caterpillar guy]

Like said don't use hydrocarbons on them if you want the paint to stick it will not stay good where oil and such has been on the metal.