to get my eastern pros off when i had the same problem i had to use the 10 tonne press to get them off...that was with the tool and hammer...good luck man
dont see what that has to do with the photo, but the easiest way to paint is to take ruff sand paper and really ruff up the existing paint, then was it really good to get rid of dirt/dust/oils that will cause an infraction in the paint. then paint in this coats