Bakelite question

Posted by HH56 On 2010/4/19 10:52:52

I would like to remove several layers of paint from a piece made of bakelite as safely as possible in order to make a mold casting. Requires getting into the small crevices to bring back the detail and particularly concerned about distorting the piece.

Is there a solvent that will do the job safely with brushing or wiping or even soaking without risk of damage to the structure. At a quick try of wiping, acetone works but want to make sure no underlying damage since some places will be difficult and will take lots of effort. I know from past experience on other less complicated pieces that whatever is in regular brush on stripper paste is not the answer as that softens.