Removing White Walls?

MarkInLA Jul 18, 2012

  1. MarkInLA

    MarkInLA Permanently dispatched

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    Hi, near buying an HO Bachmann Decapod on line..Is it easy to remove white wall tire factory paint ? Is it by sanding/filing ? Or is it chemical removal with acetone or paint thinner on rag with slow turning wheels ? Can I damage loco ? Only one offered without white walls , the Dixie Line, has a stack I don't care for...like a trumpet bell... Thanks , Mark
     
  2. bfhalloran

    bfhalloran New Member

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    Que-tip. First try 90% alcohol. Acetone will MELT your plastic. If that doesn't work, #400 wet-dry emery paper. Yes, wet it.
     
  3. MarkInLA

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    10-4 !! Thanks for acetone warning...
     
  4. retsignalmtr

    retsignalmtr TrainBoard Member

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    Try applying Pine-sol dissinfectant cleaner with a Q-Tip and rubbing gently with a Pencil eraser to remove the paint.
     
  5. MarkInLA

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    10-4 once more !!
     

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