Well, I found the miracle product for removing the numbers: I tried the "Solution Anti Adhésif - GILBERT" on a cotton swab, not to much, then use the other side that is dry to rub and slowly remove the numbers.
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| That's the side with my first attempt with sandpaper |
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| That's before |
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| That's after, very clean! |
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| That's after on the other side, very clean, and we see a bit of shine with the light |
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| But it looks very good without direct light |
The other task is now to repaint the side with the sandpaper "mistake". First step is masking:
I bought Tamiya Spray Lacquer TS-83 Metallic Silver. We shall see ...