"brake fluid stripping, etc" Topic
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| Queen Catherine | 15 Feb 2016 9:59 a.m. PST |
OK, I got a bunch of old metals from GW and successfully stripped most of them with Pine-sol, my favorite method. This time, there are three models all painted by the same guy / way with I am suspecting some sort of enamel green paint, possibly some metallic in it. I got a partial strip with the Pine-sol, but nothing else is coming off despite elbow grease. Never tried it before, but do you think that brake fluid would remove this paint? Any other suggestions? I am assuming it is not water-based paint as that stuff comes off so easily, and this stuff just looks and feels different, plus the metallic sheen has me thinking along those lines. |
haywire  | 15 Feb 2016 10:12 a.m. PST |
if its metal, you can try Brake fluid. It will not effect the metal. You can also go with Easy Off oven cleaner and let it soak in a ziplock bag |
 ochoin | 15 Feb 2016 12:28 p.m. PST |
Dettol. I'm actually stripping metal figures at the moment. Soak for 24 hours. Use a toothbrush to get the gunk off. Clean with paper towels (nb avoid water). Dettol is non-toxic & better to use. |
| Queen Catherine | 15 Feb 2016 1:26 p.m. PST |
lots of dettol options on line – which one do you use? |
| ochoin | 15 Feb 2016 11:16 p.m. PST |
Ummm….the one I bought at the supermarket.
AFAIK there are only two options: the brand named product & copies. I was told the copies might vary the formula & your results could be patchy. |
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