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Author:  mooseantler [ Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Model Stripping Question
I got a lot of models off Ebay which I have attempted to strip using Mr. Muscle Kitchen Cleaner (alternative to Fairy Power spray apparently).

After leaving them soak for a couple of days I proceeded to scrub them but found the paint very difficult to come off. I've gotten to the stage where 85% of the paint has been removed.

Is this a normal result when stripping models? i.e. is it usual/unusual to strip all of the paint off?

Thanks for the help :D
Author:  John Wayne [ Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Model Stripping Question
You should use detoll the brown liquid solution (I think its antiseptic).

Depending on whether the models are plastic or metal you should have great results in a weeks worth of soaking (I have only stripped metal though).

Hope it helps.
Author:  Elladan & Elrohir [ Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Model Stripping Question
We just use cheap Methylated Spirits. Leave to soak for half a day then scrub off paint with a hard toothbrush. Works pretty well. You have to scrub pretty vigorously though. Just test Meths on a piece of sprue to make sure its the right type and doesn’t melt the plastic. Works for metal and plastic, but never try it on Finecast. Makes it all rubbery. :)

With experimentation on pieces of sprue, you should be able to find something that works.
Author:  Gene Parmesan [ Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Model Stripping Question
The Dettol way works brilliantly, if you follow the method correctly. To add to this I will warn you the house will stink and small black flecks will get everywhere, so get some decorators wipes to clean down right afterwards ( isopropyl alcohol as main ingredient)

learn from my mistakes here. viewtopic.php?f=100&t=30056&p=385954&hilit=+dettol#p385954
Author:  a Hobbit [ Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Model Stripping Question
On plastic I use dot 3 brake fluid, i scrape it off finecast (don't try it!)
Author:  mooseantler [ Wed Feb 25, 2015 8:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Model Stripping Question
@John Wayne Thanks for the advice, I'll try pick some brown dettol up today and test it out :) I only soaked mine for two days so maybe that was a factor.

@Elladan & Elrohir Interesting reply, I must give that a go at the weekend. I'll definitely test it on a sprue first, some of those spirits can be very strong!

@Gene Parmesan Cheers, I'm going to give the brown dettol method a go. lol the smell is my main concern, I'll probably do it out in the shed! I'll check out that thread also :)

@a Hobbit Thanks for the advice, lol I don't think I'd have the precision to scrape it off finecast ;)
Author:  Elladan & Elrohir [ Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Model Stripping Question
How did your paint stripping go?
Author:  davec1980 [ Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Model Stripping Question
Hi have a look at this https://dcminiaturespainting.wordpress.com/2015/01/13/strip-your-models/ Ta dave :wink:
Author:  Ghachii [ Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Model Stripping Question
Dettol is definitely the way to go in my experience - in most cases the paint just slides right off, sometimes after just a day of soaking. Having said that, I have had rare cases with Dettol where a few stubborn spots of paint remain even after days of soaking and repeated scrubbing.
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