Metal clad wood wheel oa bath questions

[C M Gerlach]

These are very original. Iver johnson metal clad wood.
I would like them to clean up and still retain the pinstripes.
Soaking them seems like a bad idea, but I don't know.......anyone do this with good results?
Also......has anyone seen the paint on a nd model c brake arm?...... the bike is very original condition.

Thanks,
Chris.

 

[bikebozo]

OA,works , especially if the water is warm , put some in a Spray bottle, and test a spot , . I have had different results . With a bike like you are showing , I rub my hands, on the renders and frame tube , also, the head set , take your time. Some paint just disappears, good luck , there are some people on here that can tell you a good mix , I have ,put too much on, and then got it just right , and everything came out nice

 

[C M Gerlach]

Spray bottle sounds like a good idea for the wheels .
Thanks