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I've got a few dozen metal models taking a simple green bath at the moment. We are talking super thick paint that is upwards of 20 years old (some of my first models ever). What do you guys use to brush the paint off once it's loose from the bath? I was using an old tooth brush and it wasn't doing jack. Also how long do y'all leave them to soak? So far it's been 12 hrs in a 50/50 green to water mix.
On a related note does anyone want to buy an OOP metal wraith lord? ;)
I ve used White spirit to strip metal miniatures but it s no longer on the market I believe. I use small automotive metallic brushes to removed the stripped paint after the model is soaked for 12hrs.
Don't dilute the Green to strip, use it straight up
I use Super Clean, the engine degreaser you can get from Autozone. Let the stuff sit in it for about 24 hours, then a toothbrush will take it right off. Use gloves and safety glasses when you're dealing with it, though. It's a strong detergent that will eat you up, but it's safe to pour down the drain.
Brake fluid works wonders on metal minis. Don't put ANY plastic in is. I have always found that Green takes a long time to soak on old/thick paint, especially if its sealed.
I'll sometimes use a toothpick when the toothbrush isn't enough.
Instead of the brake fluid, for metal minis, get brake parts cleaner. It comes in a spray can. It will strip the paint off your house and give you a permanent orange Afro. So use in a well ventilated area. Melts plastic on contact, so can't use it for that.
Use a new bottle of super clean from wal mart. 24 hours minimum and use a toothbrush and warm soapy water to remove the paint. It will also cause the models to come apart sometimes. Also as Daniel said it requires gloves and ventilation.
The abslute best stuff to remove paint by far in my experience is Purple Power available at Wal Mart. It is amazing. Leave it to soak overnight, and brush with a toothbrush and I've never had anything that needed more than that. Very powerful stuff, just make sure and wear gloves when handling the minis/brushing until you have washed them off, as the stuff is very powerful.
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LA's Totally Awesome All-Purpose Concentrated Cleaner
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At the Dollar General, paint will fall off and safe to leave models in for days (those times you forget you are stripping stuff, lol) I have a sealed container of it that I re-use over and over.
The other thing you might want to try on something that old and coated is boiling hot water and tooth brush with fresh bristles. It's going to be a labor.
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Originally Posted by Geist
I don't always melt my plastic miniatures but when I do I use boiling water.
You know, you don't get very insightful results when googling "stripping models".
I respectfully disagree.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealGenius
Well, I said insightful, not any of a number of other adjectives.
Update: that was a lot of work just to get $2.26 for three, 20 year old, OOP metal rangers on eBay :/
Yah that's not cost effective.Quote:
Originally Posted by daKing