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| Author: | Drumstick [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | How to remove paint? |
Hey folks, I was just wondering how you remove paint from your figures. Are there any special brands or are they all relativley the same. I have the feeling that you need two different kinds for the plastic and metal models, or am I just talking gibberish? Thank's In Advance Drum 
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| Author: | Cyndra the Grey [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
Well nail varnish only works on metals because it melts plastic. But I use Fairy power spray. Just squirt it on wait 30-40 mins and then scrub off with an old toothbrush works best on metals but leaves undercoat intact for plastics. Of course Simple Green is better but those Americans are hogging it...   Hope this helps. Cyndra the Grey |
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| Author: | {aD}??? [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
Wouldnt recommend acetone. Tried it on a space marine and it melted all the detail as well as the boltgun 
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| Author: | Xelee [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
Drumstick, definitely 'Simple Green', if you can get it. It is a wonder stripper, does both metals and plastics and the worst effect anyone can find it having on the model itself is a slight green discolouration if left soaking for a very long time. |
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| Author: | Drumstick [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
Right so the majority of the vote go for simple green I see, and iot's pretty effective by the looks of it too. It's an American product I'm guessing so fairy liquid may be easier to get a hold of as Cyndra said. I had a quick search for it on ebay and it came up with a list of womens clothings, I wasn't searching for that - honest! Know anywhere I could get hold of it cheap? otherwise I'll go with Cyndra's suggestion. Cheer's fellas Drum
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| Author: | Xelee [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
Hi Drumstick, I have no idea what chainstores in your kneck of the woods have it (an Aussie chain - Dunnings sells it here) but they do have a UK wefront: http://www.simplegreen.co.uk/3/componen ... Itemid,25/ Cheers |
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| Author: | Harfoot [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
On metals i have used Nitromoors paint stripper, it will melt plastic so do not use it fot that |
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| Author: | Cyndra the Grey [ Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
If you do go with fairy use this sort of stuff not the washing up liquid: http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/tesco-pr ... 375ml.html |
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| Author: | Fishlegs [ Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
I use dettol - works a treat, with just a small bit of discolouration of the model. |
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| Author: | samoht [ Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
Leave the miniature submerged in Metholated spirits for a while and then use an old tooth brush to scrub the paint off when you take him out. Leave him in the metho for maybe 2 hours. Maybe more if need be. |
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| Author: | Elros of Numenor [ Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
I think this is about the fifth time someone has asked this question (myself included)- maybe its time for an article?  I think you can also use acetone-free nail varnish remover, but I haven't ever used it since I just use meths like samoht suggested. |
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| Author: | kidterminal [ Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
I've used nail polish remover and acetone, which works on metals. They both have noxious vapors so you must use ventilation; especially for acetone. The last time I used nail polish remover, I didn't use gloves and it irritated my skin. Nasty chaffing from the scrubbing with the toothbrush. I use Simple Green now. Rob |
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| Author: | GreenDragonInn [ Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
ive had experience in oven cleaner. I stripped a range and the only paint was left was black in the deep crevises, essiantly it looked like a light wash. However ive tried it on older models (1-2 years) and it did nothing except chip the paint slightly. |
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| Author: | garmenhord [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
Hi guys, I tried to remove some paint today on metal figures. I used nail polish remover but it didn't got off to good. How do you get the small details cleaned? It doesn't work well enough; I also tried "white spirit" it got it cleaner then the nail remover but it's not going smoothlyl. I used a toothbrush with some of the product and brushed over it. Am I doing something wrong? |
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| Author: | kidterminal [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
garmenhord wrote: Hi guys, I tried to remove some paint today on metal figures. I used nail polish remover but it didn't got off to good. How do you get the small details cleaned? It doesn't work well enough; I also tried "white spirit" it got it cleaner then the nail remover but it's not going smoothlyl. I used a toothbrush with some of the product and brushed over it. Am I doing something wrong? How many days did you leave it in to soak? |
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| Author: | garmenhord [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
I just did some of the product on the toothbrush and started rubbing. Didn't soak it. - So i gotta let it soak in the white spirit? |
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| Author: | kidterminal [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 4:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
garmenhord wrote: I just did some of the product on the toothbrush and started rubbing. Didn't soak it. - So i gotta let it soak in the white spirit? Yes you do. I tend to soak mine for a week or some, but 24 hours may be enough. Rob |
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| Author: | garmenhord [ Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
ok i putted them in some white spirit now, ill see tomorrow what gives. I only did in a bit just enough to soak 4-5 things. |
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| Author: | Elros of Numenor [ Wed Mar 02, 2011 5:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
Did you use methylated spirit or white spirit? 
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| Author: | garmenhord [ Wed Mar 02, 2011 7:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How to remove paint? |
WHITE spirit like it says? (i hope this isn't bad or something, caus they laid down in it a whole night already - i intended to get them out this evening).
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