MGBill

What is the best way to remove paint from a data plate without doing any damage to it. I do not want to remove it from the car.

Charlie Jones

A chemical paint remover such as Zip-Strip should do the job.

Rallye469

Paint stripper.
Do not use an abrasive of any kind.

cherokeepeople

why not try the old paper and pencil tracing

gs72

DOT 3 brake fluid will soften and lift the paint. Just use it sparingly so it doesn’t effect the area you want to keep painted.

Supernice88

Acetone, wet a rag then wipe across the surface, it evaporates fast so it might take a few wipes. I would wipe off just enough to be able to read what's on it.

no1oldsfan

Let it soak

Andy

Clean it and the area around it, tape off around it good and simply use paint remover..brush on, let sit, wipe off with disposable rag, repeat till its clean..may take two possibly three times..then wipe it off with paint thinner or acetone, easy peasy