[Public-List] Paint stripper question

[Joseph Balderson via Public-List]

Xylene
On May 2, 2015 4:08 PM, "Glenn Brooks via Public-List" <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> This is a bit off subject, but sort of related to boats... I just acquired
> a 1940's Delta DP 220 drill press from an estate sale, for my machine shop-
> which I repair the ole A 30 with... The DP has been top coated sometime in
> the past with grey oil based enamel.  I have discovered the Delta badge,
> mounted on the pulley guard on top of the quill is in pristine, original
> condition- just covered over with the grey paint.  I've tried three
> solvents to remove the grey paint and restore the beautiful looking Badge
> to its former glory - however the solvents equally attack the red finish on
> the badge, as well as the topcoat.  I've tried acetone, Ospho (phosphoric
> acid), and some kind of naphtha paint thinner, each dissolves the
> underlying finish.
>
> Any idea what products are out there that go after old oil based enamel,
> but not what I assume is the baked original baked on lacquer finish of the
> badge?
>
> Thanks
> Glenn B
>
>
>
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