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Remove paint from plastic

Dave Farquhar — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:00:36 +0000

It’s easier to remove paint from plastic than it may seem. The trick is knowing the right chemical to use. The method to apply it will vary, depending on whether the item is too big to soak. This method works

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6 options for removing paint from model trains

Dave Farquhar — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:00:37 +0000

It’s not uncommon to find model trains with unwanted paint on them, or original paint that’s damaged beyond the point of being able to rehabilitate it. Fortunately, the price is usually low on these trains, and there are numerous household

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My lawnmower adventures

Dave Farquhar — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:49:13 +0000

I've had the same lawnmower for the last 4 years or so. Maybe three. I lose count. It's a piece of junk--worth slightly more, perhaps, than what I paid for it (nothing) but it didn't work right when I got it, and this mowing season it just fell apart. And besides falling apart--the wheels really were coming off, and I couldn't find anyplace that sold new ones that fit--it was getting to be impossible to start.

My wife found another one at a yard sale for $25. It didn't start either, but at least it was in good physical condition and it was only a year old.

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How to assemble a plastic model kit

Dave Farquhar — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:55:37 +0000

Several months ago I bought a plastic model kit for the first time in probably 20 years. This past week I started to put it together.

I'm doing things differently this time.

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Removing paint from old plastic models and toys

Dave Farquhar — Wed, 28 Jul 2004 02:45:36 +0000

So, someone got the bright idea that my Dad's Lionel 6017 caboose needed a gold roof and painted it. Great, huh?

Believe it or not, it's possible to remove paint from plastic and metal toys and models, using household items, easily and inexpensively. Whether you're wanting to restore an old Lionel train to what it's supposed to look like or wanting to strip chipped paint off a Matchbox car to prepare it for repainting, it's easy to do.

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More tips for playing with toy trains

Dave Farquhar — Fri, 12 Dec 2003 05:00:18 +0000

As you can probably guess from the length of time between postings, the Lionel has proven to be quite the distraction. A welcome one, but definitely a distraction.

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