"Can you strip paint from plastics" Topic
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| Korvessa | 22 Mar 2021 1:27 p.m. PST |
without damaging miniature?
Specifically Perry plastics… |
| Wackmole9 | 22 Mar 2021 1:28 p.m. PST |
Sonic jewelry clean will do the job |
| Bashytubits | 22 Mar 2021 1:48 p.m. PST |
Use purple power available by the gallon at walmart. link Soak for 24 hours and use a toothbrush to remove paint. Comes off easily. |
| khanscom | 22 Mar 2021 2:06 p.m. PST |
I've had good results with brake fluid-- works on styrene. Disposal might create some issues, though. |
| Zephyr1 | 22 Mar 2021 2:24 p.m. PST |
If the paint is gloss enamel, soak for a day in a mix of half rubbing alcohol & half vinegar. Might work on acrylics, too (though I haven't tried it out on those though…) |
| Cardinal Ximenez | 22 Mar 2021 3:44 p.m. PST |
Simple Green
Goo Gone
Goof Off |
| Bunkermeister | 22 Mar 2021 9:29 p.m. PST |
Purple Power usually works, cheap and safe with no disposal problems. Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog |
| DyeHard | 23 Mar 2021 8:36 a.m. PST |
I to have have good luck with Simple Green, you can soak for as long as you like. I think the Purple Power is very similar, perhaps at bit more aggressive. And Pine Sol is my last line with plastic, It does soften the plastic a bit, but 48 hours of airing out seams to return the plastics to normal. |
| Given up for good | 23 Mar 2021 5:26 p.m. PST |
If you do not mind the smell then up to 24 hours or so in Detol can work. A gentle rub with a soft toothbrush can help. Note, this may strip glue and green stuff from the joints so make sure you have glue / filler handy. |
| Green Tiger | 26 Mar 2021 7:27 a.m. PST |
Is Simple Green available in the UK? I have had it recommended before but I'm blowed if I can find it! |
| DyeHard | 26 Mar 2021 11:34 a.m. PST |
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