Flash! Just heard from a recovering O gauge guy that he uses with great results the Amway hand soap to remove paint from plastic cars (autos). He has not tried it specifically on AF bodies. I plan to try it as soon as I can find a local Amway distributor. Stay tuned... Roy Inman
---------- > From: JOHN EICHMANN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2003 09:01:39 -0600 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [S-Trains] Paint Stripping/Cleaning AF > > > I agree with Jerry Dobbs that the best method of removing paint from old > plastic AF bodies is to soak in a strong solution of detergent (personally, I > prefer Tide, because that's what happens to be in the laundry room). Mix up a > batch (I use about a cup of Tide for about 3-4 gallons of water in a bucket) > and, depending on the age of the paint, soak for up to a week. I've never had > to let it go as long as a year, as has Jerry. Brush occasionally with a soft > toothbrush to help loosen the old stuff. Rinse well before repainting. It's a > safe and inexpensive method. S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.americanflyertrains.com All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
