# removing paint **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [November 21, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-paint/61416 "2013-11-21T15:40:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![johnnymagic86](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/johnnymagic86/32/816_2.png) [@johnnymagic86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/johnnymagic86)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-paint/61416/1 "2013-11-21T15:40:19Z")
A couple of years ago I had my onedrop 54 painted. What is the best way to remove the paint without messing up the finish of the yoyo underneath? ---
**Author:** ![Midlifeyoyoman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ea924/32.png) [@Midlifeyoyoman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Midlifeyoyoman)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-paint/61416/2 "2013-11-22T04:32:16Z")
I’d “guess” acetone would be a good place to start. Only responding since nobody else has. I use airbrushes quite often and other paints. Acetone is plentiful around my house so would just put it on a soft cloth and see how that does. I seriously doubt it was painted with a paint that soap and water would remove. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2013, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-paint/61416/3 "2013-11-22T04:33:15Z")
> [@johnnymagic86](#): > > A couple of years ago I had my onedrop 54 painted. What is the best way to remove the paint without messing up the finish of the yoyo underneath? I think some sort of rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol. You could aslo try acetone. Or, damage the paint(fingernail, razor blade) and spend a therapeutic afternoon peeling the paint off little by little, and celebrating when you get a bigger chunk to peel off. The anodizing underneath will not be affected by any of these chemical methods. The razor blade could cause a line or scrap if you’re not careful. Other than that, shouldn’t be a problem. ---
**Author:** ![Yummy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yummy/32/14065_2.png) [@Yummy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yummy)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2013, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-paint/61416/4 "2013-11-22T15:50:29Z")
Isopropyl most likely won’t do much of anything to the paint. Paint thinners like acetone and mineral spirits would be good options. I used deck stripper to remove the powder coating on my Project and it had no effect on the anodizing underneath. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-paint/61416/5 "2013-11-22T17:51:41Z")
> [@Yummy](#): > > Isopropyl most likely won’t do much of anything to the paint. Paint thinners like acetone and mineral spirits would be good options. I used deck stripper to remove the powder coating on my Project and it had no effect on the anodizing underneath. I remember being told a while ago that some sort of alcohol would remove the paint from most painted yoyos. I couldn’t remember which. I do agree that most likely isopropyl will merely help clean the yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![johnnymagic86](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/johnnymagic86/32/816_2.png) [@johnnymagic86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/johnnymagic86)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2013, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-paint/61416/6 "2013-11-23T05:40:42Z")
Used nail polish remover with acetone in it. Worked well with a little rubbing. Thanks for the reply! ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-paint/61416/7 "2013-11-23T06:57:06Z")
> [@Studio42](#): > > I remember being told a while ago that some sort of alcohol would remove the paint… That’s most likely denatured alcohol. Strong stuff, don’t get none on ya…