How do you remove paint from a brass bell safely?
by John
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My Dad and I worked for CN Rail in Canada. He has passed on a locomotive brass bell to me. I would like to restore it to it's glory days! How can I remove the paint which has been on it for about 20 years without damaging the brass finish? Thank you.
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I’ve seen on tv people actually boiling/simmering the paint off. This is a natural process. You should be able to peel the paint off. Good luck!
John,. Check with Home Depot, about a stripper, and then brass cleaner. Aloha!
My husband bought an old painted up RR sign and was specifically told that removing the paint would damage the historic value. With that said, it's what makes you happy 😁 Just wanted to mention that RR memorabilia is a thriving market even if you don't want to sell.
Nice to know I also have 3 lanterns that breakmen in the yards use to use to shunt rail cars!