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Old 11-07-2011, 12:20 PM   #12
Rich in Tucson
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Default Re: Removing ONLY the top layer of paint?

A friend who restores Lionel trains uses rubbing compound and/or polishing compounds, depending on the type/thickness of paint or magic marker residue, and the results were fantastic. Takes time and patience and should work well on a small area like an outboard (he restores them too and I suspect he uses the same methods) but may wear out your fingers on a Model A....
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