[CR]Re: Model paint removal

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Chater-Lea)

Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2005 20:37:02 -0700
From: "JJ & KK" <designzero@earthlink.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <MONKEYFOOD7nlT2NqFJ00005dca@monkeyfood.nt.phred.org>
Subject: [CR]Re: Model paint removal

If the lug lining is glossy, good chance it is Testors Pla Enamel. It is everywhere in hobby land. But be sure to test, I have used a Q-tip soaked in Testors thinner, it is expensive for what it is, so buy one bottle from the hobby store, test in a safe spot, if it works proceed, don't spare the Q-tips or thinner if it works as the thinner will smear it on the way off. If that does not work, you will need to try other things, depending on the color, acetone could do it (if it started out as finger nail polish) be sure to test that prior on a safe original paint area such as the fork steerer, (disassembly required).

John Jorgensen Palos Verdes

Where I saw a Gios Torino track bike roaming the streets of San Pedro today, no brakes, lots of scratches, smiling rider.