16-09-14, 04:37 AM
Rather than use wire wool or sand-paper, I use "Scotchbrite" pads from Halfords, they remove/smooth the old paint but cause less damage to the metal.
To get the silver back on the fin edges, don't sand them after the paint has dried, use a soft cloth with a bit of thinners on it, rubbed (carefully and slowly) along the fin edge when the paint is still wet, to wipe the paint off the fin edges. I've been using this method for more than 30 years and I've not had any problems with paint lifting or water damage.
To get the silver back on the fin edges, don't sand them after the paint has dried, use a soft cloth with a bit of thinners on it, rubbed (carefully and slowly) along the fin edge when the paint is still wet, to wipe the paint off the fin edges. I've been using this method for more than 30 years and I've not had any problems with paint lifting or water damage.