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17/12/2021 1:00 am
Hi Guys
Just bought this toy for 99 cents plus $4 postage. Would like to strip the paint, off any suggestions? I do not think my paint stripper would do the job on the old paint. Also a pic of my code 3 Matchbox Bedford truck with a Dinky version of a petrol trailer. I like Bedford Dinky and Matchbox trucks and cast a few trucks and trailers in Matchbox scale, just trailers in Dinky scale
Thanks
JD
17/12/2021 4:21 pm
Interesting casting work Jack. The results look very good.
I use brake fluid as a paint remover on old matchbox toys. It is not perfect but used with fine steel wool, it usually cleans the casting.
I have a dozen ir so waiting for repaint. The castings need a good washing using cleaning fluids before you can paint.