Jay, I have used with success a product found at the dollar store called "Awesome". Cost is $1.00 for 32 oz. bottle. It may have gone up to a $1.25 now. Still a good deal. Depending on how much time you want to give the parts, it may take a few days. I have removed older post war paint and even "Testor's". Just soak for a few days, then I use a sharpened popsicle stick as a scraper and an old tooth brush. It does not leave oil on the plastic but I always wash the parts in warm soapy water after. You may have to do this a couple of times but there is no smell to the product and if you get it on yourself it washes off with soap and water. It does not have a solvent or alcohol base. I received some 1960 postwar freight cars that a kid had spray painted "Testor's" dark blue. After soaking them for a few days and using the tooth brush the blue came off but left the underneath heat stamped lettering in tact, a bonus. If you can, always try a small part inside to be sure that the stuff will not damage the plastic and use rubber gloves to keep it off of you, and keep it away from children. Will only cost you a $1.00 or so to give it a try. I have not tried it on any of the newer paints on the market. It is also used as a cleaner for many things. I have used it to remove mildew stains from our RV awning. Good Luck!
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