Looking to remove a logo from a metal know
December 9, 2009 7:27 PM Subscribe
What is the best way to remove the "Le Creuset" logo from this metal replacement knob I purchased to elevate the oven-safe temp of a Tramontina dutch oven?
I would start with some steel wool. There are different grades of steel wool, start with the fine stuff. Be patient and rub gently in circles. If steel wool doesn't work get some emery paper from the hardware store. If emery paper doesn't work go in with a fine grade metal file. Whatever you do go gently, and work your way up to the harshest, and then back down to the finest (ie. steel wool, emery paper, file, emery paper, steel wool)
posted by gillianr at 7:37 PM on December 9, 2009
posted by gillianr at 7:37 PM on December 9, 2009
I'd take a Dremel tool to it, but that's my answer to everything.
posted by BitterOldPunk at 7:52 PM on December 9, 2009
posted by BitterOldPunk at 7:52 PM on December 9, 2009
Best answer: Try Bon Ami/Barkeeper's Friend first, and then steel wool like gillianr said.
I've been thinking of getting one of those Tramontina dutch ovens after seeing them on America's Test Kitchen. Didn't even think of the whole knob thing.
posted by ishotjr at 8:05 PM on December 9, 2009
I've been thinking of getting one of those Tramontina dutch ovens after seeing them on America's Test Kitchen. Didn't even think of the whole knob thing.
posted by ishotjr at 8:05 PM on December 9, 2009
If the other side has a small diameter or a threaded hole you can chuck it up in a drill press or lathe and hold a scotchbrite pad against it as it is turning. Do not catch your sleeve.
posted by Iron Rat at 9:00 PM on December 9, 2009 [1 favorite]
posted by Iron Rat at 9:00 PM on December 9, 2009 [1 favorite]
If you have a hand drill or drill press, chuck up a pencil stub with unused eraser and create a pattern of swirls.
posted by hortense at 9:12 PM on December 9, 2009
posted by hortense at 9:12 PM on December 9, 2009
Is the logo etched into the knob or printed on it? If it is printed on, I might try cleaning it with oil or something like goo gone. All of the printed labels on my stove have been removed from wiping up cooking grease on them.
posted by defreckled at 10:20 PM on December 9, 2009
posted by defreckled at 10:20 PM on December 9, 2009
If the knob isn't clearcoated, I would just use some liquid finish stripper or acetone, it should come off no problem without damaging the finish.
If that doesn't work, i'd try a fairly fine sandpaper like 1500 grit and work your way down. Make sure you have some liquid polish on and to bring back the shine after sanding.
If it is clearcoated, you'll have to remove the entire coating, the logo will probably come off in the process.
posted by wongcorgi at 10:42 PM on December 9, 2009
If that doesn't work, i'd try a fairly fine sandpaper like 1500 grit and work your way down. Make sure you have some liquid polish on and to bring back the shine after sanding.
If it is clearcoated, you'll have to remove the entire coating, the logo will probably come off in the process.
posted by wongcorgi at 10:42 PM on December 9, 2009
A nylon scratch pad and some Barkeeper's Friend should do the job.
posted by Thorzdad at 4:39 AM on December 10, 2009
posted by Thorzdad at 4:39 AM on December 10, 2009
Are you planning to use it at higher than oven temperatures? If not, install the knob, put the lid in the oven and crank it up to the highest the oven will go. Let it cool back down and then use a little Bon Ami or similar cleanser with a Scothbrite Pad. If it won't come off after that it doesn't need to.
posted by Old Geezer at 7:18 PM on December 10, 2009
posted by Old Geezer at 7:18 PM on December 10, 2009
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posted by thejoshu at 7:34 PM on December 9, 2009