Paint Stripper

Cazzo wrote:.

I use my trusted cellulose thinners for this,

After I've stripped the model of its decals and removed all the plastic parts I roll it up in kitchen roll,
Use about 8 sheets and roll the model up like a sausage roll,
Then soak the kitchen roll with the thinners and leave it for about 10mins,
Check it after 5mins and if it has dried out re-soak it and let it sit for another 5mins,
When I remove the model from the kitchen roll the paint is falling off,
If you give it a rub with a soft wire brush it will get the last bits off or you can use a tooth pick,


Will this strip paint off plastic and resin too!

Am looking at buying some Simple Green as this is the stuff being recommended on other model forums:
file:///C:/Users/R/Desktop/Mdonnelly%20&%20Co.%20Ltd.%20Power%20tools%20-%20Simple%20Green%20-%20online%20store.htm

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RORY O CONNOR wrote:

Cazzo wrote:.

I use my trusted cellulose thinners for this,

After I've stripped the model of its decals and removed all the plastic parts I roll it up in kitchen roll,
Use about 8 sheets and roll the model up like a sausage roll,
Then soak the kitchen roll with the thinners and leave it for about 10mins,
Check it after 5mins and if it has dried out re-soak it and let it sit for another 5mins,
When I remove the model from the kitchen roll the paint is falling off,
If you give it a rub with a soft wire brush it will get the last bits off or you can use a tooth pick,


Will this strip paint off plastic and resin too!

Am looking at buying some Simple Green as this is the stuff being recommended on other model forums:

file:///C:/Users/R/Desktop/Mdonnelly%20&%20Co.%20Ltd.%20Power%20tools%20-%20Simple%20Green%20-%20online%20store.htm

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Cazzo wrote:.

You should be able to get scotch brite in your local motor-factors or on ebay,
Make sure it's Grey in colour as that is the Fine stuff, there is also Red coloured stuff but it's too abrasive for models,
Some of the Brands I would recommend would be Mirka or 3M, there's other brands out there but they clog up to quick,

Also if you are getting Fisheye's then that's a silicone reaction, don't paint a model were you have been sparying WD40 or using any cleaning products or wax,

You can get stuff called Panel Wipe (motorfactors/ebay) to clean the model before painting, this helps to kill the silicone on the model,
After you have the model rubbed down cleaned and ready to paint put some Panel Wipe on a paper towel and re-clean the model,
It should dry quick enough but have a dry paper towel to hand so you can go over it to dry the last few bits,

Hope this helps Rory,

Think the fisheye might be from some brake fluid-I had the nose of the model in brake fluid to see if it would strip the paint. Will get some panel wipe and scotch bright tomorrow-Thanks



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brian wrote:Last 1/18 i stripped was a Solido Subaru. Left it sit in dettol for a few days and the paint just lifted off without damaging even the plastic parts.

Been using caustic soda on a few 1/43 metros and it works pretty well. In saying that, i dont think plastic would be safe