Stripping paint?

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**thegreatchimp**

Eilif wrote:
I actually enjoy stripping and cleaning up old models. I've stripped hundreds (maybe over a thousand at this point?) of models over the last few years. I've even got pretty good at stripping plastic. I don't mind the repair work and I've even saved some seriously messed up vehicle models. It's almost like restoring furniture.

You really have to have some good chemicals and a good system though. I've kind of got it down to a science. A 2.5 quart tub of dirty Purple Power on hand for the initial soak or two. Then a scrub, followed by a soak in a smaller container with cleaner Purple Power. The trick is to let things soak for a long time, then quickly scrub off what comes off easily, then back in for another soak.

I also mostly strip metal figs, so if anything resists purple power a bath in MEK will make short work of it. I'm pretty patient, waiting for the best deal, so being willing to strip models has saved me some serious cash over the years.

I have the same sentiments, it's like I'm giving a badly treated model a second chance at life!

Thanks for the pointers. I'll try that Purple Power and long soaking times next time, assuming I can muster the motivation to do it again!