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RE: (erielack) Stripping factory paint from Proto 2000 series



> I just recently purchased on eBay two Proto 2000 E8 models. 
> They were supposed to be undecorated (Stock # 8129) but 
> turned out to be apparently two of Life-Like's early attempts 
> at Erie colors. In a nutshell......really bad....bad colors 
> on the paint, bad decals, just everything doesn't even begin 
> to compare with their later superb Erie decorated units. I 
> know this has been covered before but I would like to know 
> what is the best technique to strip these shells without 
> damage? Thanks in advance!
> 
> Rich Tubbs
> Marion, OH 


Rich,

I've had good luck with 91% denatured alcohol (NOT rubbing alcohol! - you
can get this stuff at any drugstore, though) and P2K models. Strips the
paint right off!

	- Paul


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