Yes we had a chat about PP plastic already but I'm considering repainting my stormwall and I've never really stripped paint before. What do y'all recommend for this kind of model and what process to make it most painless?
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Yes we had a chat about PP plastic already but I'm considering repainting my stormwall and I've never really stripped paint before. What do y'all recommend for this kind of model and what process to make it most painless?
Simple Green soak, toothbrush, toothpick.
I used purple power on my PP plastics/metals. Soak for a couple off days, apply toothbrush done. In most mine didn't even need scrubbed the paint and primer just sloughed off and out of most details. Alot of guys swear by simple green though. It's also supposed to be friendlier on the environment, nasal passages, and hands.
I think I've asked before, but can't remember the answer ... Does that work for enamels (e.g., Testors) as well?
Internets says yes, but if it is a metal model I'd use something stronger like a thinner.
Cool, thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealGenius
Pinesol will do the trick on solid metal minis.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealGenius
i've gotten some gnarly stuff off metals with break fluid but i wouldn't recommend it. it requires appropriate PPE and disposal.
I've used brake parts cleaner. Works great and fast! Only use on metal, and if you want to shorten your lifespan.
I will second pine cleaner for stripping paint from metal.
Will it ruin the plastic bases?
If you asking about pine cleaner I would not put plastic in pine cleaner. Sometimes it will soften the plastic.
I was. Thanks for the tip.Quote:
Originally Posted by whill4