Reddit reviews Citristrip QCSG801 Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel
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Size: 1 QuartCitrus scent; no harsh fumesContains no methylene chloride, is non-caustic and ideal for indoor useGel formula stays active for up to 24 hours allowing stripping of multiple layers in one stepCan be used on wood, metal and masonry surfaces
This stuff will change your life
That is what I used to remove the orange from my AS VAL
You can take them apart by just drilling out the rivets, and I just use spray paint for the base color. You can use some kind of paint stripper (can grab some from your local hardware store or walmart, but something like this) to remove the paint that is on there if you want, but it's not completely necessary, just make sure you do light coats of spray paint so it sticks nicely.
For the details I use paint pens but you could probably use any paint with fine paint brushes.
Then i finish with a glossy enamel clear coat spray, and just be careful not to spray it on too thick or it can make the paint run or bubble up a bit.
Aside from just "how to do it" some tips:
I removed it for the sake of the photograph. Haven’t bothered with removing the paint just yet. Bought some stripping gel last night at the hardware store and it’s worked well for me in the past.
You have to use a stripping gel (like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Citristrip-QCSG801-Paint-Varnish-Stripping/dp/B07LF8T6PM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Citri-Strip&qid=1564881339&s=gateway&sr=8-1 ) to remove the protective coating. You should still sand them a bit after but stripping them first saves you a lot of effort.