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What you have here, is "silk screened" lettering, that is a very thin layer of paint over the base color. I would recommend using one of those green "scotch-brite" scrub pads, VERY gently, using LOTS of warm water, and slowly "wear-down" the silk screened lettering. I have used this tecnique in weathering cars, and if you are careful, you won't harm the paint. Another "safer" method, although more time consuming method,is to use a rubber pencil eraser. I don't recomend using any alcohol, (unless you feel like a beer), as any chemical can damage the factory paint. If you use the pencil eraser method, after you are done, you will notice a little "shine" in the area treated, don't worry, just use a little warm water with normal toothpaste, that will restore the semi flat finish. Here again, work slowly, and don't go too far. I hope this helps. Sounds like a good project! Todd C.
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