Removing paint

[ASR]

Hi chaps, just after a little advice if possible. I've managed to get hold of a TC shell that has long been discontinued, it's not cut but is painted. My only gripe is the colour used is not the right shade. Just wondering if any of you knew (if possible) how to remove the paint without damaging the shell, then possibly re-paint??? Not sure on the type of paint used either, aerosol/waterbased etc.

The paint would have to be completly removed in order for the new paint to show through correctly, but I'm unsure if its possible as i don't want to bugger it up.

Any advice greatly received

Cheers