"'Paint' on D&D minis?" Topic

I understand that the stuff they use is not really paint, but some kind of plastic coating that is melted, spread on, and then hardens. However, I have no better source for this than some anonymous postings on the web. Just curious.

Also, is it possible to strip this stuff?

I usually just re-primer and re-paint over the plastics…

I've tried to soak it off with simple green--no go !

I don't know if it works on current generations, but older releases of D&D miniatures could be stripped with Goof Off. You want the regular/nasty stuff. The new stuff (Goof Off 2 or something) is water based and can't do anything.

About impossible to strip without losing details, was the old verdict on the D&D Miniatures boards.

On the other hand they paint up real well after just having been washed with detergent. In my experience they don't really need any primer.

Yes there isn't that much detail so doing anything corrosive will strip off what is there. I suggest just repaint and don't expect to much.

I was able to use acetone based fingernail polish remover on a horror clix figure to remove the clumpy paint. Care must be taken to remove only the paint without letting it soak into the plastic.

I worked it with a toothbrush until the majority of paint peeled off (5-7 minutes) and then washed it with plenty of soap and water. I think that I was able to uncover more detail than was lost.

It's not melted plastic, it's paint, just applied with a heavy hand.

The other posts give some good recommendations for removing it.