On 17 Jul, 21:44, "Phil"
wrote:

Any ideas please on how to remove the layers of paint?

Nitromors. Works fine.

To finish any non-ferrous metal, use a set of Garryflex blocks (rubber
erasers, in various colour-coded grit sizes)
http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-G...lock-20009.htm

and also some rotary wire brushes with plastic bristles (great on
copper)
http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-K...shes-19677.htm
http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-K...ank)-19663.htm