Had the feeling all along you were attempting to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, and
for your sake I hope the seller doesn't crawfish on the deal now that you've ''improved'' it.

I know what you mean but I saw an all correct original rifle and wanted to restore it to its glory.
I figured that I would take a shot.
As far as the seller crawfishing on the deal, I am sending it back on Monday (cant ship Fedex today).
The deal all along was that I had a five day inspection period with the seller's knowledge that I was going to attempt to remove the yellow.
If I did not like the gun after removing the yellow (or trying and being unsuccessful), I could send it back.
I told a little white lie in that I said that I wiped it down with CLP and most of the yellow came off.
I said I didnt want to use anything more harsh as I didnt want to ruin the gun (mostly true - I didnt want to try anything more harsh than the acetone).
Frankly, I DID make it look better IMHO.

Today I picked up a really nice Standard Products M1icon Carbine to replace the Winchester.