Alcohol tends to damage the underlying paint. I would try some micro-sol first. It tends to remove the numbering and not damage the paint. It does require a little more patience as it doesn't work like the alcohol, but the final outcome is better.
That is why this is such a great resource, many answers to a question with many backgrounds. The Pine Sol works but if memory serves me right, use the regular not the scented? A guy told me that once after I asked why the Kato shell was so brittle. Good luck with the ICG! Jim
Has anyone tried using an ultrasonic cleaner along with a stripping agent? I imagine that would work well as long as there is no fire hazard. -Also, I've been told that Castrol Super Clean works as a stripper as well. It's real cheap...available by the gallon too. -I've tried Chameleon and it Didn't work well on older Kato shells...I think I'm too fussy with getting every last speck off. - I did try ELO(Pollyscale, Easy Lift Off) in stages under close supervision of the shells. I would apply with a brush, not soak, let it stay on the shell for about a half hour and nylon bristle brush off under warm water with dish detergent. Several applications later, only the remnants of the most stubborn paint "staining" was left. You do have to be careful with ELO as it will dry the shell out if left on excessively long, or not washed off properly. Jump in and give it a shot, it's kinda fun once you find a method that suits you best. Chuck
