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Removing big paint lumps
bridkarl
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02-25-2024, 01:39 AM
Someone has dropped a huge lump of paint on this metal case. Any thoughts on how to soften this up for removal? Usually I start with WD-40 or goo-be-gone but this looks like I’d need to file it off. Not a Philco, but this seemed the best place to put this question.


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Removing big paint lumps - by bridkarl - 02-25-2024, 01:39 AM
RE: Removing big paint lumps - by Arran - 02-25-2024, 03:14 PM
RE: Removing big paint lumps - by GarySP - 02-25-2024, 08:19 PM
RE: Removing big paint lumps - by slford310 - 03-02-2024, 08:31 PM



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