Thanks for the replies, John and David.
In this case, the lug lining paint is not glossy but flat - very flat. I will try the Testors thinner/Q-Tip technique first as John suggests, then the Brasso as David F. suggests.
Dave Clementson
Palo Alto, CA where the rain has stopped and it's now sunny
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> 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.