Paint removal and archaeology

[DoubleC]

What is your recommendation or technique for removing one layer of paint at a time? My current project has factory paint markings on the frame that have been covered by (probably) rattle can paint. I'm trying to 'see' the original markings to either salvage or reproduce them.

[moneypit]

What is your recommendation or technique for removing one layer of paint at a time? My current project has factory paint markings on the frame that have been covered by (probably) rattle can paint. I'm trying to 'see' the original markings to either salvage or reproduce them.

thinner cut with water will make rattle can paint wipe off

[Bottlefedford]

Just what moneypit said... It's the only way I know to control the amount you wipe off