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I have frequently used Pine-Sol to remove paint from my N scale items. I fill a container with enough to completely cover the item and keep an eye on how the paint is loosening. I have not had any problems with it attacking the plastic on N scale items. However, I did have an HO locomotive shell that I was going to repaint, and the paint didn't want to come off very well. After several extended soakings, I did notice some softening of the plastic, but not enough to be an issue. Depending on the amount of paint, I have had the paint come off a locomotive shell in an almost solid piece. I also use an old soft toothbu***o help "convince" the paint to let go. I have used 409 to remove chrome finish from plastic pieces with a great deal of success. I haven't tried it to remove paint, though. Of course, plenty of water must be used to remove all the Pine-Sol or 409 from the part to allow the new paint to adhere properly.
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