removing paint from a railway eagle?

[RD Rygaard]

Guys:


Today I found a really decent original railway eagle at a really decent price. However, someone painted the swastika black & the interior wreath RED>>>>>> It seems like if maybe 70s era enamell modelers paint, done well but not original.....If I can remove the paint I will buy & remove....whats the fastest, safe est, & most effective way to remove the paint without damage? Thanks in advance...Rich

[Paul R.]

If the eagle the pot metal type. You can try a test are using mineral spirits, and a Q tip. It's a slow going process. make sure there is no other laquar finish over the eagle. Paul

[RD Rygaard]

Thanks paul: Its your standard aluminum eagle........at about a quarter of the price they go for. I dont need it but at that price (if I can remove the paint) I cant let it go.

[Erich B.]

Buy it whether you want it or not. You can always resell it with or without the paint.
Erich

[Stahlhelm]

Buy it whether you want it or not. You can always resell it with or without the paint.
Erich

I agree with Erich.

Chris

[mbberlin]

Just try to put in into boiling water before you try chemical stuff.

[Military]

best is to leave it alone!