Question for the vintagers

[creation88]

What's the best (easiest, safest) way to remove the black paint from an MBW 1665 case-back? Any advice would be welcome...

Thanks

[brendo22]

I'm pretty sure I remember seeing that you just use some nail polish remover to remove the paint? Someone should chime in to confirm but that's what I would suggest. I don't know if you need to use a brush of some kind to really get in there, I know I've used a needle to scrape out polishing compound when I've polished a caseback and the excess got into the printing. My 2 cents, good luck!

[Ronin]

Go to your local autoparts store and purchase a can of paint stripper. Spray on, wipe off, toothpick in the tight spots.

[creation88]

Thanks for the speedy replies

[panerai153]

Make sure when you use the paint stripper or acetone (works equally as well) you do this in a well ventilated place. I have remooved the paint on a coupls of 1665's and I almost killed myself trying to do it in my shop. I moved outside to a picnic table and it was much better. Save those brain cells!! We need all we have left.