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Post by BUCKY on Feb 24, 2018 14:58:57 GMT -6
We see a lot of tips and techniques aimed at putting paint ON a model, but not much on taking paint OFF a model.
What do you guys use to strip paint off kit parts. Tell us what works for styrene, what works for resin, what will it do to body fillers, etc..
Some of us have mishaps with our paint, and any helpful hints in this area will come in right handy!!
Thanks, in advance!
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Post by Gothic on Feb 24, 2018 19:03:09 GMT -6
Do not put resin in ammonia to strip paint, Windex, or anything with that,
Dot3 brake fluid works great, but careful not to leave it in there TO long.
Purple Power works wonders.
Castro Super Clean, works, ya know somewhat.
Oven cleaner, works wicked, be sure to wear gloves, spray right on it, throw in a zippy bag, check n a few hours.
Remove chrome,
I use ammonia, most use Windex,
Whestlys Bleach White is best for resin, it will also remove chrome, theres more I just cant think......
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Post by BUCKY on Feb 24, 2018 19:16:06 GMT -6
Thanks for the list! That's a keeper! I use chlorine bleach for chrome, with good results.
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Post by Gothic on Feb 24, 2018 19:18:55 GMT -6
Thanks for the list! That's a keeper! I use chlorine bleach for chrome, with good results. I have too, also found out the fresher the better, course I'm a cheepo....... |
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Post by JCON on Feb 24, 2018 20:19:13 GMT -6
Thank you for the ideas!!! I definitely need it...  |
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Post by WardWorks on Apr 30, 2020 0:49:25 GMT -6
I've always used one formula/recipe that was given me by an industrial paint Chemist.
Mix 3oz of caustic soda flakes into 800ml of cold water (I use a 4L icecream tub for the job) Doesn't matter if you add the flakes to the water or pour the water (gently !) over the flakes
Mix with a wooden utensil (bit of stick/quad moulding etc;) and add about 200 ml of either Methylated spirit or Isopropyl Alchohol (either will do) so you have about a litre of liquid. All Done, easy wasn't it 👍 !
To use immerse anything plastic or resin completely in the liquid for 5-10 minutes, remove and scrub paint off (should shift pretty easily) with an old toothbrush under a running tap. Any paint left, simply reimmerse it until the paint looks like it has a crackle finish, that won't take long, I promise you and do the scrub with old toothbrush under running tap routine again. Works on all plastics (including clear) and resins, won't hurt human skin (caustic is diluted to safe levels) When first mixed, liquid is colour of urine, after each use, let liquid settle and can still be used until it goes a revolting browny-red colour. After which, it can safely be tipped down the drain. Totally safe (unless somebody's silly enough to drink it !) and as I said, I've been using it for ages, works on all model paints, acryls, enamels, lacquers etc; even used it to strip factory applied colour off brand new locomotive bodies without dramas.
Best
OB of must make up some more, come to think of it... 😉
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Post by BUCKY on Apr 30, 2020 7:45:18 GMT -6
Great tip, OB! Thanks for the formula.
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