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    What dissolves dried on Ceramic Coating?

    Hi all,

    Trying to repurpose a blue glass bottle that held ceramic coating, and had dried on the surface of the bottle.

    Tried Mineral Spirits - Strike 1.
    Tried Acetone - Strike 2.

    Can you think of anything that would working cleaning this off, or should I just bite the bullet and find something else that has the specific dropper type I was interested in repurposing?

    Any feedback appreciated...tried to find MSDS on specific product that hardened, with no luck.

    TIA...Eric

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    Re: What dissolves dried on Ceramic Coating?

    Does the blue bottle hold some sentimental value, Eric? Lol

    Just kidding.

    But, I'm not sure what would "dissolve" a ceramic coating that would not be extremely caustic.

    Polishing (abrading) it off is the only thing I would think would work. But........... JMO.
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    Re: What dissolves dried on Ceramic Coating?

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulMys View Post
    Does the blue bottle hold some sentimental value, Eric? Lol

    Just kidding.

    But, I'm not sure what would "dissolve" a ceramic coating that would not be extremely caustic.

    Polishing (abrading) it off is the only thing I would think would work. But........... JMO.
    What Paul said. The only way to take it off safely is by wet-sanding and/or compounding with an aggressive pad and compound.
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    Re: What dissolves dried on Ceramic Coating?

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulMys View Post
    Eric
    How long have you been on the forum brother? Seems like you know many other members by their first name. Is there a directory some where where I can get to know others first names as well? Thanks for any help you can provide Paul!

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    Re: What dissolves dried on Ceramic Coating?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN View Post
    How long have you been on the forum brother? Seems like you know many other members by their first name. Is there a directory some where where I can get to know others first names as well? Thanks for any help you can provide Paul!
    The OP posted his name in the 1st post


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    Re: What dissolves dried on Ceramic Coating?

    Lol...I always post my name, but Paul probably does know a lot of folks "personally".

    Yes...it does hold sentimental value, and I guess I should be glad that nothing is taking it off, since I would want that behavior on my car.


    I'll bite the bullet; try to find new one via the web.

    Thanks for the replies, kind of knew I was screwed as soon as I emptied the bottle of mineral spirits after letting it soak overnight.

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    Re: What dissolves dried on Ceramic Coating?

    Quote Originally Posted by Coatingsarecrack View Post
    The OP posted his name in the 1st post
    And if you view the forum on a web browser you can see the members "join date". I don't think you see that if you're using a mobile app, which is a bummer because things like location and how long they've been around might be useful in a conversation.

    Back on topic: I couldn't imagine a product any person could easily buy dissolving a coating. Those left over solids are essentially a form of quartz which is the foundation of sand or glass.
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    Re: What dissolves dried on Ceramic Coating?

    Quote Originally Posted by ejaf View Post
    Lol...I always post my name, but Paul
    probably does know a lot of folks "personally".

    Yes...it does hold sentimental value, and I
    guess I should be glad that nothing is taking
    it off, since I would want that behavior on my car.


    I'll bite the bullet; try to find new one via the web.

    Thanks for the replies, kind of knew I was screwed
    as soon as I emptied the bottle of mineral spirits
    after letting it soak overnight.

    E
    Disclaimer:
    Whatever that is suggested below is solely
    intended for the removal/dissolving of the
    Coating residues from the OP’s “blue bottle”.
    Nothing more; nothing less.

    **********************************

    •Unless the Coating was one of Optimum’s
    SiC resin-based Coatings...then high pH
    products (such as alkaline degreasers)

    can do wonders in removing/dissolving the
    majority of SiO2/TiO2 resin-based Coatings.

    -Note:
    It may take the blue bottle
    soaking for awhile, or two,
    to totally remove
    the Coating residue.


    •But if/when in doubt, I suggest contacting
    the manufacturer of the Coating.
    -IMO: in the long run...it’s in their best interest to
    assist you in your quest to remove their Coating.
    -(You may want to re-apply it to your vehicle
    when the original application wears thin.)


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    Re: What dissolves dried on Ceramic Coating?

    Quote Originally Posted by FUNX650 View Post
    Disclaimer:
    Whatever that is suggested below is solely
    intended for the removal/dissolving of the
    Coating residues from the OP’s “blue bottle”.
    Nothing more; nothing less.

    **********************************

    •Unless the Coating was one of Optimum’s
    SiC resin-based Coatings...then high pH
    products (such as alkaline degreasers)

    can do wonders in removing/dissolving the
    majority of SiO2/TiO2 resin-based Coatings.

    -Note:
    It may take the blue bottle
    soaking for awhile, or two,
    to totally remove
    the Coating residue.


    •But if/when in doubt, I suggest contacting
    the manufacturer of the Coating.
    -IMO: in the long run...it’s in their best interest to
    assist you in your quest to remove their Coating.
    -(You may want to re-apply it to your vehicle
    when the original application wears thin.)


    Bob
    Thanks, Bob!

    E

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    Re: What dissolves dried on Ceramic Coating?

    If solvents are found that work easily to wipe over and remove coatings - and - without also harming car paint - that would be a minor strike against one of the main benefits of paint coatings

    Longevity



    Just throwing that out there for discussion.




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