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 Bob: There are no more dumb questions: I've already asked them ;) Yes, we are talking about rubbing alcohol, only because of the relative cost and amount of water. Drinking and rubbing alcohol are identical except for the "denaturant" and water content. Look for rubbing alcohol with the highest content of alcohol and lowest content of water, at least 96% alcohol. The reason to avoid water is that it raises the grain in wood, dissolves paper and weakens plaster. If you want, you can use distilled water and alcohol washes with plastic kits if you are worried that alcohol may remove or mar the paint or weathering effects. Always test a small unseen area if in doubt. Randy
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