While I have repaired old trains for over 50 years now, I've never painted any. A buddy is now asking me to repaint the pilot on a Lionel 671 steam turbine, as it is all chipped up. I tried feathering the old paint, but it's so thick, that no matter how much I try, the chipped areas still show through. So, I feel my best bet is to strip the paint off the pilot and then primer & paint it. So, my question is: What would be the best product to strip a small portion like that? Does anyone have something particular they like to use? Thanks.
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