Dear Mark,
There is a system where solvent gel that can discriminate between
layers can be tailored.  Richard C. Wolbers is the man who
promotted the system and there are many conservators who have
been trained in it.  Unfortunately not me, I believe it requires a fair
amount of analyses and may therefore be costly if you think you
can afford it, put your query to Conservation on list:
([log in to unmask]).
Best of luck
Dominique Rogers
Date sent:              Mon, 25 Feb 2002 12:56:14 -0600
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From:                   Mark Steed <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:                Paint Removal MG08
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Dominique- Thanks for your interest in my "project".  In regard to
mechanically removing my paint problems, that is where I am right
now.  I am removing some of the smaller "dots" with the scalpel
but there are just way too many to make this practical. There are
places that are almost "white" with the stuff. I don't think the
original finish, especially on the sled mount, can take much of it
without damage either.  This is where I stand now.  It is looking
like the next thing I will do is just finish my cleaning and wax
it over with Renaissance. Kind of like freezing a body in hopes of
future technology!  Thanks again and best regards.  Mark Steed

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