Painting brass

["Florian Griessenboeck" <florian@v...>]

Hi list,
Maybe this is a bit off topic, but since it is about a Burlington engine,
it's maybe not too far away. I have recently purchased my first brass
locomotive. It is unpainted but has a clear coat and is covered with oil all
over. Now, what to do - should I strip the clear coat with a sand blaster or
just clean it and paint directly on the finish that has become a little dark
over the years. What do you recommend in such a case?
Bye, Florian Griessenboeck