Thank you both for the ideas. I'll try the paint thinner idea first, I had the same thought but didn't know if if would be safe for the frame. Eventually I do want to paint it myself. The original paint was a very nice grey/lilac color which would be fine, but I just know that it's not going to be salvageable.

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My own project is going rather slow, but I'm down to bare metal and I had a terrific time going through the auto parts book. So many colors! Mine is going to be a sparkly mint green with a honey brooks saddle. I'l probably be in my 80s when I get finished and too old to enjoy it. Hope this gives you more ideas!
Good luck with your project. The honey colored brooks saddles are very pretty and very classy looking. I'm sure it will look wonderful with your sparkly green frame.

Now you have me thinking... deep purple... I need a deep purple bicycle!

Now I just need to get the cranks off.
~suzie