oldjohn Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 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, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 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.... LSP_Matt and dmthamade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 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, coogrfan and Landrotten Highlander 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Another vote for Mr. Color Thinner. Just be aware that whatever method you use, it will be messy! Kev Ayovan, dmthamade and BloorwestSiR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 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, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 (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, 2022 by Neo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 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, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 many thanks to all who replied. will try all suggestions. again, many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine104 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) I've used Mr levelling thinner for stripping paint well many times, the retarder in it helps I think. I did try Mr Rapid thinner and this started attacking the plastic on the Tamiya F-16 I was working on so I would not recommend that type! I guess it is a few notches hotter. Edited May 26, 2022 by Marine104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 I used oven cleaner on a 109 k4 that had eaglecals decals on it. The most stubborn areas were where the main markings were, it basically wouldn't remove them...... in the bin she went! Cheers Bevan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Another vote for Mr. Color Thinner. I use cotton buds. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Brake fluid Dot 4. I've used it on brandnew diecast and resin models. Works great if you have no idea what type of paint was used. The parts need to soak for a few days, but it safely removes multiple layers of paint in 1 go. Ebf2K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 If possible, put the entire model in a plastic "food leftover" container with a sealable lid. Spray Oven cleaner on it (the good old fashioned kind with LYE....the more environmentally friendly stuff will NOT work). Give it a good blast and seal the lid. The fumes are what really do the job. Leave it along for a few days, and see how its coming along. If the paint isn't ready to almost wash off the plastic with hot water, give it another blast. You might have to lightly scrub a few problem areas with an old toothbrush where the paint just won't come off. I've tried 10 million different solutions and this is what works best for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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