I just used paint stripper from Home depot the one that comes with the spray bottle. To re-paint it I just sprayed the whole thing with spray can black. Before it cures all the way I rubbed the emblem accross a rag on a hard surface. I used OMNI MS251 paint gun cleaning solvent but paint thinner will work too. Just put a little bit on the rag and don't fold the rag. Then let the emblem dry and install.