removing script from plug wires?

[burger]

I did something stupid.

I purchased a set of "modern" "racing" spark plug wires figuring that black is black who's gonna know the diff?

Wrong.

They have TAYLOR MADE IN USA or somesuch plastered on them every few inches.

Anyone have any ideas as to how to remove the text, thus disguising the wires as ordinary, possibly-stock-for-'57 wires?

Here's what I tried last night:

Scotch brite pad - Takes the text right off, but dulls the finish of the wire.

Medium cut 3M compound - Again took the text off, but left the wires milky looking.

400 grit - same as scotch brite.

Simple green & elbow grease - Text came off, wires look dull.

After doing all this, I tried applying Vaseline, Armor-All Foaming Tire Cleaner, and motor oil to the plugs, but I still couldn't get them to look "new".


?????


Ed

[burger]

PS- Will Rajah terminals work on 8MM wire or is it too big?

[alchemy]

Did you try laquer thinner?

I bet you could squeeze the wires into Rajah terminals.

[yorgatron]

you could cover them all with heat shrink tube,but you might have to take the ends off.

[Big A]

Acetone might work, but it might also dull the finish. Laquer thinner, mineral spirits, or even EasyOff might do the trick.

[roadstar]

Lacquer thinner will take the lettering off and not dull the wires, I have done it many times.

[Just Gary]

If removing the script doesn't work, try a different approach- cover up or disguise the script. Try writing over it with a thick black Sharpie(TM) indellible marker.

[Hard On Parts]

I do this all the time and it works great.

Take some carb cleaner and spray it on a rag, them wipe down the wire. It will clean it great and take off that unwanted crap writing too. When the rag dries up a little just spray some more on it.

[Flexicoker]

What about that Novia(sp?) plastic polish/scratch remover stuff. Anyone know what I'm talking about? comes in a couple different flavors, one for big scratches all the way to polisher. I used it to take lettering off little plastic things, like a pocket knife and the plastic windows on my jeep.

[FeO2]

Spray them with silicone to restore the shine.(Just like the used car dealers do)

[Slick mo fo]

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What about that Novia(sp?) plastic polish/scratch remover stuff. Anyone know what I'm talking about? comes in a couple different flavors, one for big scratches all the way to polisher. I used it to take lettering off little plastic things, like a pocket knife and the plastic windows on my jeep.

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Do you mean Novus? that's what we use here in our plastics shop. it's comes in different grades like you said. I don't know if that will work or not, but I do have a bunch of sample packs if anyone wants to try it.

To remove lettering from PVC or ABS pipe, we use acetone or you might be able to use laquer thinner as said above.
3M makes a spray silicone that you might be able to put some shine back, but it's basicaly used as a non-friction coating.
I think once you've taken off the factory finish, you might be stuck.
What do you think about doing the rest of your wires with the scotch pad or 400 grit? They'll have that old wire finish, ya know, kinda dull/flat.

In my openion, useing Vasoline or even the silicone spray, it's going to be a dust catcher and you'll have to clean them often.

my 2 cents

[Flexicoker]

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Do you mean Novus?

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Yeah, thats the stuff!

[Brad54]

Pertronix actually sells decent performance black wires with no letting, just for exactly this situation. Got them on my '57 Wagon. (well, did before a 1.6 rocker swap turned into full head work and stalled progress for 2 years...)

You've got the wires already, but keep these in mind for in the future.
They also make a decent performance coil (and their Ignitor electronic ignition). The sticker on their coil easily peels off without leaving residue--They told me it was for exactly what I wanted--hiding a performance coil.
-Brad

[burger]

Thanks for the advice, guys. I think I have some laquer thinner, so I'll try that first.