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Title: Removing Numbers Without Removing Paint?
Post by: trainstamp on February 20, 2011, 11:14:51 PM

I recently purchased a new Bachmann GP9 and I wish to renumber it. What is the best way to remove numbers without taking off the base paint as well? I know that brake fluid usually works well to take off all the paint but I'm reluctant to try brake fluid on the numbers for fear it will take the paint with it. The base color is yellow so it will probably not take as much rubbing like darker colors would. I hope someone that has found a way that works well will share their successful method.
Richard in Vermont

Title: Re: Removing Numbers Without Removing Paint?
Post by: the Bach-man on February 20, 2011, 11:24:17 PM

Dear TS,
Try Scalecote rinse-Away.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Title: Re: Removing Numbers Without Removing Paint?
Post by: CNE Runner on February 21, 2011, 10:06:51 AM

Thanks Mr. Bach-man for the advice...I have wonder about the same thing for years.

Ray

Title: Re: Removing Numbers Without Removing Paint?
Post by: jsmvmd on February 23, 2011, 12:55:37 PM

Dear "Mr. B,"

Good tip ! Too, I found more comments about this in a Google search:

http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/t/177205.aspx

Best Wishes,

"Hazel"

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