Removing numbers off Athearn RTR

[dispatcher812]

I have an oportunity to purchase an RTR in the railway I model for almost $30 off. How hard is it to remove the numbers off of RTR?

 

[Larry]

I use an Eraser. One of those medium sized school types. You can use alcohol, but it makes a mess unless you are real careful. The eraser is safer. (Poet).

 

[dispatcher812]

I use an Eraser. One of those medium sized school types. You can use alcohol, but it makes a mess unless you are real careful. The eraser is safer. (Poet).

Do you use any solvent at all?

 

[suprduc]

I've used the eraser method too and it does work pretty well. No solvents needed, just a little elbow and finger grease. . You can rub through base color as well if you go to far though so be sure that you know when to say when.

 

[Larry]

Do you use any solvent at all?

Depends a lot on the manufacturer of engine & the age. I've only done Athearns, Kato's, Stewarts & Atlas & only used the eraser for the lettering & the numbers.

 

[jasonelki]

I use an Eraser. One of those medium sized school types. You can use alcohol, but it makes a mess unless you are real careful. The eraser is safer. (Poet).

I've got an old (70's vintage I'd assume) GP7 that I'd like to get the Milw Rd Herald off and replace with a colored decal. I tried the eraser and it didn't take anything off, maybe I need to really put some elbow grease on it?

 

[Larry]

I've got an old (70's vintage I'd assume) GP7 that I'd like to get the Milw Rd Herald off and replace with a colored decal. I tried the eraser and it didn't take anything off, maybe I need to really put some elbow grease on it?

Do you have a large eraser on a pencil. Just make sure it's not used up to the metal ring on the pencil because it would leave grooves in your loco.
make sure the eraser is clean before you start. I have used a small amt. of alcohol w/the eraser, but, sometimes it takes off the paint on the shell besides the letters or numbers.

 

[Alcomotive]

The eraser is the way to go although I use a mechanical one .... like this

http://www.engineersupply.com/staedtler-electric-eraser-527-02bk.aspx

I use 4 types of eraser refills from soft to medium to med hard to hard....so depending the situation I have what I need...

 

[wheeler1963]

Or 2 more alternatives. #1 Mr Clean Magic Eraser, come in the household cleaners isle in most stores. It's like a sponge, cut it into smaller sized pieces, then just rub the numbers away. It's like a very fine scrubby pad. #2 Q-Tip with a small amount of Testors RED can thinner. I've done Athearn BB, Athearn RTR, Athearn Genesis, Atlas, KATO and Bachmann with these methods.

 

[jbaakko]

I use 91% Isopropyl alcohol and q-tips. Works wonders.

 

[fiend540]

Or 2 more alternatives. #1 Mr Clean Magic Eraser, come in the household cleaners isle in most stores. It's like a sponge, cut it into smaller sized pieces, then just rub the numbers away. It's like a very fine scrubby pad. #2 Q-Tip with a small amount of Testors RED can thinner. I've done Athearn BB, Athearn RTR, Athearn Genesis, Atlas, KATO and Bachmann with these methods.

Ha those magic erasers are amazing when it comes to cleaning my bathroom, no idea they had a use in the modeling world