First post and a tip I was eager to share to save anyone doing this from toil and frustration
I'm a model maker and for some time Dettol has been lauded as the best way to strip unwanted paint from miniatures without damaging the metal or plastic they're made from
I knew this would work on old reels, so when I picked up this Speedia at a car boot for £2 I was itching to try it
1. Get a container deep enough to submerge the reel in it's two halves, wear some surgical gloves, Dettol neat dries your skin out badly [ caustic soda ]
2. Get a bottle of Dettol as shown, I paid £2.99
3. Pour the lot in or as much as you need to cover the entire reel, including the handles, it won't damage them at all, DO NOT ADD WATER
4. Just let it steep for 24-48 hours
5. With a toothbrush work off the loose bubbled paint and re-submerge if longer is needed
6. When all the paint is off, clean the reel in water, dry thoroughly, reassemble and oil/grease etc
I hope this has been useful
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