Paint removal

[Jeremy Croxall]

Hi chaps.
Any thoughts on paint removal from reels?
How best to achieve this prior to painting and any recommendations for a suitable etching primer would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Jeremy.

[The Old Buffer]

Detol.
I have used the advice shown here to great effect.

viewtopic.php?f=202&t=17534&hilit=detol

[Paul D]

Paint stripper? There is a thread on here somewhere about the subject, a few chaps used "Dettol " of all things with good results.
Beat me too it OB

[Loop Erimder]

Not sure if it would work on a Mitchell as they have primers..... you never know....

[Davejass]

Was reading a post on this subject yesterday. I think it was under Mitchell reels.

[Jeremy Croxall]

Thanks guys, I would never in a million years have thought that you could use Dettol as a paint stripper....unbelievable!
I'll get down to Wilcos in the morning so I can further my reel restoration project.
I have done the servicing bit but now I must push ahead with the cosmetics.....are you reading this Mick?
My thanks and regards to all respondants.
Jeremy.

[Paul D]

Make sure you get the full strength brown stuff rather than the green

[Jeremy Croxall]

Thanks Paul, will do!
Can't believe I'm getting quite excited about buying Dettol.... I'm becoming a very sad person since I joined this forum!
Regards.
Jeremy.

[Loop Erimder]

Thanks Paul, will do!
Can't believe I'm getting quite excited about buying Dettol.... I'm becoming a very sad person since I joined this forum!
Regards.
Jeremy.

Oh charming you saying we're all sados on here

[Mick]

Yes Jeremy, I'm reading it. I believe if you look under Speedia reels you will find a post about paint stripping using Dettol. The resulting pictures are amazing! Glad to hear you are progressing well with the restoration.