Painted badges

[Alex Rice]

Hi all
I bought these badges quite a while ago, which some misguided soul had painted with what looks like modeling paint. I assumed I'd be able to remove the paint quite easily but thinners hasn't worked.
Any suggestiong?
Thanks, cheers,
Alex

[irishhorse]

I bought some badge last year that were painted. I used paint striper. Left it on for 30 minutes, these used a stiff brush and soapy water. Try a small section first, I was worried about the paint striper staining the metal. But worked out OK.

[Alex Rice]

Thanks, I'll try that.
Cheers,
Alex

[Jim Maclean]

I've had some success with an ultrasonic cleaner. It breaks the mechanical bond.

[Alex Rice]

Thanks Jim but I don't have access to one of those.

[GriffMJ]

Originally Posted by Jim Maclean

I've had some success with an ultrasonic cleaner. It breaks the mechanical bond.

....what he said

[Home Guard]

Acetone might work, and the cheapest source is fingernail polish removal, But I too would suggest trying a small area on the back first. Also, there are different versions of finger nail polish remover, so check the ingredients.

Terry