02-02-2014, 10:16 PM
Hi,
I've got a True Line CN 8 hatches reefer. These reefer were painted the wrong colour (grey instead of aluminium) and so TLT provided a second shell correctly painted. Since the shell is rather nice and prototypical, I feel it would be a good idea to repaint it correctly and build a new underframe. The grey they used is similar to the maple leaf scheme from the 50s. My idea would be to remove the lettering, kept the gray and apply new correct decals.
Have anyone of you ever tried removing lettering from a TLT car? I was thinking about using solvaset and see what can be done but would like some feedback before messing up the shell. The worst that main happen is a complete repaint...
Matt
I've got a True Line CN 8 hatches reefer. These reefer were painted the wrong colour (grey instead of aluminium) and so TLT provided a second shell correctly painted. Since the shell is rather nice and prototypical, I feel it would be a good idea to repaint it correctly and build a new underframe. The grey they used is similar to the maple leaf scheme from the 50s. My idea would be to remove the lettering, kept the gray and apply new correct decals.
Have anyone of you ever tried removing lettering from a TLT car? I was thinking about using solvaset and see what can be done but would like some feedback before messing up the shell. The worst that main happen is a complete repaint...
Matt
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