Got this ata very good price on ebay. Runs well, BUT someone hand painted the cowl in front if the windshield black. Canthatbe removed without damaging the plastic body? I have my doubts, but I’m not a painter.
TIA
Bob
I’d guess you got the good price because of the paint.
You may be lucky, perhaps the painter used a water based paint that will wash off with mild soap and water.
Otherwise, I am not aware of anything you can do that will not harm the original paint and/or plastic shell.
Thanks for the reply. I will try that.
Please let us know how you make out.
The postwar Lionel 212 USMC alco was painted. Wouldn’t those strippers attack the original paint?
Not knowing how bad a job they did you could tape off around the area that painted and sand it with 400 grit sand paper to get is smoth, Then if you can find a paint in a rattle can that is close enough for you, tape off the engine so none gets on there and paint the cowl. It’s hard to say without actually seeing it.
I believe you say they painted the windows black. I believe if you check like Brasseurs, they may have the winshield and you could just replace it.
I believe you say they painted the windows black. I believe if you check like Brasseurs, they may have the winshield and you could just replace it.
The loco should not have a plastic windshield insert.
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“Please let us know how you make out.”
I did get it off without hurting the plastic using automotive brake cleaner. Not carb cleaner. Working slowly with Q tips when needed, it all came off.
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Great to hear