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| Author: | Sticky Fingersss [ Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Getting oil off miniatures |
With finecast it is not too bad, but for other companies the paint peels off really easily and is very annoying. How do I stop this? I've heard you can either wash off the oil (how hot water, and will it ruin detail?) or prime it with gloss (will it be shiny?) Any help? |
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| Author: | johnny189 [ Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting oil off miniatures |
Warm soapy water and a light scrub with a toothbrush works for plastics, should work for finecast. |
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| Author: | Oldman Willow [ Thu Jul 26, 2012 4:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting oil off miniatures |
Quote: With finecast it is not too bad, but for other companies the paint peels off really easily and is very annoying. How do I stop this? I've heard you can either wash off the oil (how hot water, and will it ruin detail?) or prime it with gloss (will it be shiny?) One of the first manufactures of resin models recommends vinegar. It was a good tip. I have never been able to get the mold release off of Epicast in one try. For really difficult stubborn cases float the oil off the model in soapy water and vinegar. It could take a week. I use a paint bucket and a cheep kitchen strainer to keep the miniatures from floating to the top with the oil. No need to use hot water. Warm water will be fine. Hot tap water will reform finecast. |
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| Author: | Sticky Fingersss [ Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting oil off miniatures |
Thanks guys! Finecast wasn't so much a problem. I've got these plastic miniatures that are a real pain. Will your advice work on the plastic ones? They are very flexible (not hard plastic) but very detailed. |
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| Author: | SeveredHead [ Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting oil off miniatures |
Besides metal, I work with soft and hard plastic on a regular basis -- several washings with warm water and liquid soup are sufficient to remove various residues. Good luck. |
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| Author: | Oldman Willow [ Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting oil off miniatures |
Quote: I've got these plastic miniatures that are a real pain. Will your advice work on the plastic ones? It should work fine for the mold release. Quote: They are very flexible This will make it difficult for some brands of paint to stick. What does the manufacture recommend? Quote: liquid soup  Spell check strikes again 
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