The One Ring
http://wwww.one-ring.co.uk/

Stripping Ebay Plastics, brake fluid or dettol?
http://wwww.one-ring.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=27761
Page 1 of 1

Author:  Elendili Paladin [ Tue Feb 04, 2014 4:52 am ]
Post subject:  Stripping Ebay Plastics, brake fluid or dettol?

What are the pros and cons to using brake fluid other than dettol? Is one more harsh or faster than the other?

Author:  Wise Old Elf [ Tue Feb 04, 2014 5:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Stripping Ebay Plastics, brake fluid or dettol?

I have no idea, but what I can say is that from experience Dettol works brilliantly. Leave miniatures to soak for about an hour or so, then go at them with a toothbrush - be more careful with plastic though obviously. Even if break fluid is faster, I can't see any problems with an hour spend using Dettol, unless you don't have an hour to spare.

Author:  Fishlegs [ Tue Feb 04, 2014 7:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Stripping Ebay Plastics, brake fluid or dettol?

Dettol is a safer and easier option, just remember to scrub with the brush in the dettol. Keep the models away from water until all the paint is off or you get a sticky mess.

Author:  Elendili Paladin [ Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Stripping Ebay Plastics, brake fluid or dettol?

Is it the regular clear anti bacteria dettol you use? or is it a disinfectant? pictures or a link would be mucho appreciated :)

Author:  CaptainOfTheWhiteTower [ Tue Feb 04, 2014 8:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Stripping Ebay Plastics, brake fluid or dettol?

http://kellys-expat-shopping.nl/wp-cont ... septic.jpg

Don't water it down either, as it goes a milky colour and won't strip the paint. I usually leave it to soak overnight and sometimes give it a second soaking if its a particularly thick coat of paint.

Author:  Hodush [ Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Stripping Ebay Plastics, brake fluid or dettol?

Brown disinfectant pure. I usually go overnight.

Author:  TheEggman [ Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Stripping Ebay Plastics, brake fluid or dettol?

Try oven cleaner in an aerosol can - put the minis in a plastic ziplock bag, spray the oven cleaner on, then wait for 20-30 minutes and scrub with a stiff brush. The Easy Off brand works very well for me, and it's totally safe for plastic.

Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/