03-27-2018, 12:57 AM
gna Wrote:....Whoever had it, though, painted the driver tires and rods white, and the drivers black, and they laid it on thick. I'd like to remove it, but alcohol doesn't seem to touch it. would Lacquer thinner work if it's enamel?
If the parts are metal, lacquer thinner will work, but I'd suggest not submerging the drivers in it: most brass locomotives have wheels on one side insulated with paper between the wheel and the tire, and the lacquer thinner may destroy it if submerged. I'd suggest paint some thinner on with a suitable (non-synthetic) brush, let it "work" for a few minutes, then wipe with a rag and repeat as necessary.
If the paint is especially thick, you may be able to scrape it off the wheel rims at least, using an X-Acto #17 or #18 chisel-type blade: keep the blade perpendicular to the work, and with the non-tapered side of the blade leading.
Wayne