Removing Paint From A Caboose

Chessie6459

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Ok everyone, since you all been helpful to me in the past i am calling on you again LOL. I have a Caboose that i painted awhile back and i want to strip all the paint off and repaint it black and add all the details that i need on it for my Southern Pennsylvania Lines. How would i get all of the paint off?
 

Ray Marinaccio

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Hi Matthew,
I have had best results soaking shells in brake fluid or Pine-Sol, then scrubbing them with a stiff tooth brush.
I have found the Pine-Sol will attack the plastic if left in to long.
Wash and rinse the shell well before painting.
 

RioGrande

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Brake fluid, Pine Sol and some commercial products like Chamelion are used. It's always good to ask because some methods can ruin a plastic shell or make them brittle.