"Stripping off the Paint?" Topic
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| Duc de Brouilly | 01 Sep 2020 9:26 a.m. PST |
When I'm re-working figures, I never try to strip off the paint, rather I paint over the existing paintwork. However, I'm hoping to have a mould made for me from some painted figures that a bought a little while ago (I've never been able to identify the maker and suspect they started life as someone's home-casts). The mould maker insists the figure must be paint free. So I was wondering if anyone has any tips or recommended products (I live in the UK). From the look of the paint- work I believe it's acrylic. Thanks, in advance. |
| JimDuncanUK | 01 Sep 2020 9:54 a.m. PST |
Dettol. Keep it away from water. |
| Timmo uk | 01 Sep 2020 10:20 a.m. PST |
Nitromors or similar paint stripper. I find it works faster than Dettol and if they have been undercoated in enamel it'll cut through that as well. |
miniaturemen  | 01 Sep 2020 11:29 a.m. PST |
The best product i have found is Biostrip.
Also wondering why the paint would need to be stripped first? |
| citizen sade | 01 Sep 2020 11:38 a.m. PST |
Another vote for a Biostrip 20. The only downside is that you'll need to order it from the manufacturer rather than pick it up from the supermarket like you can do with Dettol. |
| Wackmole9 | 01 Sep 2020 1:25 p.m. PST |
Sonic jewellery cleaning machine will do it |
| SHaT1984 | 01 Sep 2020 3:46 p.m. PST |
Commercial paint stripper (toxic- usually caustic).
If varnished you will need to break down that layer first. Ask me how i know… Metal figures can go into very hot soapy water to start the process, then scrub while warm with a good tight brass brush. The layers should peal away. After they've dried off somewhat, do the prof stripper thing…
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| Duc de Brouilly | 02 Sep 2020 3:04 p.m. PST |
Many thanks gentlemen. The Biostrip is ordered and my project for the weekend is settled! |
| Duc de Brouilly | 05 Sep 2020 9:54 a.m. PST |
The Biostrip worked a treat and revealed a much better casting than I'd expected. So, again, many thanks for the recommendations and advice. |
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