oldjohn Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 what is the best way to remove paint from a model without having it fall apart? any input would be appreciated. dmthamade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 If you wish to remove all paint without too much damage to the plastiic, i would suggest leaving it overnight in a closed container in a puddle of Dettol (alos brushing the Dettol on all parts). The following day rinse off all paint with running water & brush. Been doing this on those figurines where I mess up.... dmthamade and LSP_Matt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Last time a paint job went bad, i used Mr. Levelling Thinner and paper towels to remove the paint, did a great job. Didn't soak the build, just put some on a paper towel and wiped the paint away. This made the stripper easier to control, so the wheelwells and pit escaped undamaged. Don BloorwestSiR and Landrotten Highlander 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Another vote for Mr. Color Thinner. Just be aware that whatever method you use, it will be messy! Kev dmthamade, BloorwestSiR and Ayovan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 14 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: Another vote for Mr. Color Thinner. Just be aware that whatever method you use, it will be messy! Kev Also, use in well ventilated area. Have to mention, strips lacquer paints but doesn't harm the plastic. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) ive used spray oven cleaner successfully many times, i only use laquer and enamel paint , so might not work if you have acrylic spay on in the kitchen sink, wear gloves, brush with old toothbrush , rince, repeat where necessary Edited May 14 by Neo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Another vote for Me Color lacquer thinner. I've used it many times to strip paint even on clear parts without any damage to the plastic. Here's when I had to strip my Tamiya Mossie. And as Don mentioned, definitely have good ventilation when you do. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjohn Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 many thanks to all who replied. will try all suggestions. again, many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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