Removing leatherman etching??

matt2silver · **on:** January 31, 2015, 03:22:28 PM

Hi guys,

I just bought a really nice looking leatherman juice C2 over on the big auction sight. I'm really happy with the tool as it looks to be brand new and I got it for four a great price, ($15). The only thing that I don't like is that the tool was engraved on one of the steel scales with someone's name. Now I don't have the tool in hand yet but from the pictures it looks like some of the "engraving" has already started to rub off which makes me think that this isn't a true engraving but rather a printed on text. So, do any of you guys have some wisdom to impart as to how I might get rid of this text. I'd prefer a method that doesn't involve sanding as I think that would ruin the finish on the scale. Thanks!

Ariena · **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2015, 04:55:25 PM

Rubbing compound will rub that out in no time.

matt2silver · **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2015, 05:02:57 PM

Oh, like turtle wax rubbing compound?

Ariena · **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2015, 05:15:37 PM

I use a generic product. I have a course grind and a fine grind. I think any type will work.

Good Luck!

Let us know how you make out.

NKlamerus · **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2015, 06:45:02 PM

Yeah, turtle wax cmpd should be fine.

matt2silver · **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2015, 06:47:48 PM

Thanks guys,
The tool should arrive some time next week. I'll pick up some rubbing compound and I'll let you know how it turns out! Wish me luck!

Crow · **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2015, 07:11:48 PM

If that is print, your finger nails will work just fine. All rubbing combounds will remove that, and will do little more damage, if you are not careful enough.

babola · **Reply #7 on:** February 01, 2015, 01:40:01 AM

Just make sure you go slowly and easy. The aluminium scales top finish, while Type-2 anodized, will still rub off if you're not careful.

If it's only printed, than paint thinner/turpentine should remove it, if laser etched there's little you can do without leaving uneven and marred surface, sorry.

Syncop8r · **Reply #8 on:** February 01, 2015, 02:25:44 AM

Oh man, you found Allison's Juice! She's gonna be stoked when I tell her, she's been missing that for years.

gregozedobe · **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2015, 02:28:02 AM

Quote from: Syncop8r on February 01, 2015, 02:25:44 AM

Oh man, you found Allison's Juice! She's gonna be stoked when I tell her, she's been missing that for years.

How long have LM been making the new version of the Juice ? I didn't think it had been that long (but I could be wrong

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Syncop8r · **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2015, 02:33:05 AM

I should have said "months".

JAfromMn · **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2015, 03:27:45 AM

I would carefully scrape it off with a new/sharp razor blade.

Nice tool

neillcurrie · **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2015, 03:56:55 PM

A ScotchBrite pad gets the unwanted etching off of most of the tools I acquire.

matt2silver · **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2015, 03:21:47 PM

Hey guys I have an update to report!

I found my new Leatherman Juice C2 waiting in the mailbox for me last night when I got home! (always a good day when you find toys in the mail box)

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I quickly went to work on the name to see if I could remove it without damaging the tool. The first thing I tried was to simply scratch it off with my thumb nail, and surprisingly this removed a good chunk of the name!! Apparently the name is applied with some type of paint so it sits proud of the surface and isn't cut into the surface like a laser etching.

After scratching it away with my thumbnail, there was only a slight ghost image of the name remaining. I grabbed some Wrights Copper buffing compound, (the closest thing I had to rubbing compound) and a paper towel, and went to work on the remaining name. after about two minutes of gentle rubbing I wiped the compound off and the name was completely gone!

Check out the picture, I'm very happy with the results and a little surprised at how easily the name came off.

Thanks for your help and awesome suggestions everyone!