[Milsurplus] Panel Repainting BC-348Q

[Dave Faria]

GE List.  I want to repaint my front panel.  It appears that the lettering
is raised.  Is this correct??  I want to strip the panel but, I will live
with it if the panel text would be ruined.  If the lettering is indeed
raised I think I can block around the lettering with masking tape after
repainting.  With the lettering blocked I was going to try sanding with
1000grit and a piece of flat steel as backing.  Looking for comments anyone
got ideas.  Also where can I find some crinkle paint??

Thanks for any ideas
Dave Faria