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I usually don't have much success saving the factory paint when trying to remove numbers or logos. In fact, I am usually disappointed with factory paint jobs on the whole (not just having duplicate numbers) and I wi***o get rid of the entire paint scheme. In that case, I soak the body shell in brake fluid for a few hours and then scrub it with an old toothbrush. In most cases, this is very effective and will get all of the paint off, although it is probably not the safest method you can try (the water-soluble disinfectant sounds much safer). With this method, I would recommend using gloves and having plenty of paper towels handy. When the shells are stripped I rinse them off with the garden hose and then scrub them in the bathtub with another old toothbrush and a bit of soap. It is a good idea to dry the shells with clean paper towels right away. I also try to repaint within a few days of stripping so that no dust or fingerprints have time to collect on the bare shell. I know this sounds like a lot of trouble, but when you start painting your own models and master the art of thin but complete coats of paint, those factory paint jobs start to look really thick and unrealistic. I hope this information helps somebody out.
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