Okay, quick question to those with more modeling XP under their belt than I:

For general all-purpose paint stripping I've been using Simple Green, which is great, but I need something a little different for a special project.

I've got a nicely painted model with a badly painted sword that I want to strip and re-paint. I don't want to remove the paint from the rest of the model that isn't the sword and it's a completely metal model. Can I just use pure turpentine/acetone/paint thinner staight on the sword or will that damage the model? Also, the sword has 'ard coat on it. Will that affect the stripping process?


Colby