Best Way To Strip MTL?

BNSF Dash 9 Aug 1, 2008

  1. BNSF Dash 9

    BNSF Dash 9 TrainBoard Member

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    Hey guys,

    I need to strip some MTL 50' rib side boxcars and a few GP35s, what is best way to do this?

    Thanks.
     
  2. shamoo737

    shamoo737 Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Eddie, I used Pine Soll on a GP35, but I had to soak it overnight. With 91% alcohol is much faster. I say within 15 minutes, then I soak it a little longer on tougher areas.
     
  3. rray

    rray Staff Member

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    I used ELO with great quick results, but I also have some Camillion Gel that I found at the WGH show to try out.
     
  4. Joe D'Amato

    Joe D'Amato TrainBoard Member

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    Eddie, if you mess anything up, let me know and I'll see what I can do to help out. I've used Brake Fluid with good results as well, but I think the Alcohol or ELO is your best choice.

    Cheers

    Joe
    MTL

     
  5. DPSTRIPE

    DPSTRIPE TrainBoard Supporter

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    Eddie,
    I like to use the 91% alcohol as well. After about 15 minutes, most of the paint is gone. Pad printed areas take a bit longer, but can be sped up a bit by using a toothbrush. But, if you give it an hour or so, pretty much everything wipes right off.

    Dan S.
     
  6. Kurt Moose

    Kurt Moose TrainBoard Member

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    Can't ya' get these in undec?
     
  7. jlundy46

    jlundy46 TrainBoard Supporter

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    I have used a product called Chameleon on MTL cars and loco shells. It works well. I buy it at my local hobby shop.

    John
     
  8. BNSF Dash 9

    BNSF Dash 9 TrainBoard Member

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    Thanks guys! :thumbs_up: I'll tell you how it goes.
     

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