"Cruel Seas -USA v Italy" Topic
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 Grelber  | 17 Jan 2020 12:49 p.m. PST |
I bought a big bag o' WizKids clicky figures at an auction. I went through and pulled the ones I wanted, then noticed a pair of fairies, and asked if my fairy friendly wife would like them. Answer: Yes, if I'd repaint them. OK. So, is there a way to strip the Chinese paint off these bendy plastic figures? Or do I just paint over the existing paint job?
Also, my wife isn't too fond of the wrap around skirts that are open all the way to the waist, and would probably like that fixed. Will green stuff work for adding to the skirt? Grelber |
| Tango01 | 17 Jan 2020 12:49 p.m. PST |
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| Grelber | 17 Jan 2020 12:52 p.m. PST |
Sorry about the bug strike, Tango! Grelber |
| Tango01 | 17 Jan 2020 12:57 p.m. PST |
No problem my friend… I quit…. Amicalement
Armand |
| NOLA Chris | 17 Jan 2020 3:02 p.m. PST |
you can try soaking in Simple Green,
I've used it to help with some plastic GW figs, but they are a harder plastic,
I'd recommend doing one as a test… I usually leave them in for 4-7 days, in a covered/sealed container I've also just painted over the factory pain on many figs (DnD, Paizo, etc) with pretty good results Good luck, and let us know how it works out! Chris |
| Bunkermeister | 17 Jan 2020 11:04 p.m. PST |
Start with Simple Green as NOLA Chris suggested because it's non-toxic and cheap. If that does not work, try automobile break fluid. If that does not work, try Goof Off. Wear gloves and eye protection with the second two and read the labels. Test one expendable model first to see what happens.
Sometimes the model will have the paint removed but the plastic will get really bendy. My experience has been that the bendy will go away in a day or so. Wash the figures afterwards in plain soap and warm water no matter what technique you use. Your mileage may vary. Good luck. Mike Bunkermeister Creek
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 Bashytubits | 18 Jan 2020 7:23 a.m. PST |
This is what I have used. Soak 24 hours and use a toothbrush to clean up.
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| Oberlindes Sol LIC | 18 Jan 2020 11:39 a.m. PST |
then please let us know what you did and what the results were! |
| dapeters | 21 Jan 2020 8:13 a.m. PST |
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