Removing Polyurethane from a PW Shell | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Loyal2LionelOGR Forum Member

Picked up a Lionel 628 44 ton Northern Pacific shell from a yard sale for $3. It's in very good condition except for the fact someone sprayed what looks like polyurethane all over it. I tried using the wife's nail polish remover on a small area. It took it off but it took repeated applications and took quite awhile. Does anyone have a better suggestion and one that won't take the yellow logo and number off the sides?

1/28/132:49 PM

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TrainLarryOGR Forum Member

Nail polish remover contains acetone, which will melt the shell if you are not careful.

Larry

Loyal2LionelOGR Forum Member

Thanks, I have since read that hence my question to the forum experts.

hah3OGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBERFORUM SPONSOR

brake fluid brush it on.

let it sit for a some time 3+4 hours.

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