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I bought some used models, some that were painted, some that were primed.

I dumped 'em in a tub of Super Clean literally a month ago. The old painted ones scrub off pretty well, but I have to really work at it and pick out paint from the details with an exacto knife later (I'm sure this paint's been on them for years). Anyway, that's all well and good.

The problem is that I have these other models that have some sort of green primer on them that barely flake even after a month of soaking, and after scrubbing my hardest. Does anyone have any clue what this product is, or why it's so hard to clean it off?

Any suggestions? Would it be terrible to just prime over this green crap?

(the models are a mix of metal & plastic btw; the green stuff sticks to 'em equally).

Looks like you ran into some figures primed with enamel paint. Paint over it, it isnt coming off without a big fight.

Awesome! I mean, not awesome, but it's good to know that I shouldn't fight with 'em. I'll primer those suckers first chance I get.

the metal ones will be fine if you put them in a harsher product. Acetone-free nail polish remover should still get through the enamel paint. Obviously don't put the plastic ones in

I'd just prime over it, if it's not obscuring too much detail. Just make sure you've scrubbed/scraped off any paint that has started lifting to get a smooth base. Metal models can be given a dip in something stronger, like Lennysmash said, if you really want the stuff off. Metal figs can take a great deal of chemical punishment with no ill effect, but best not to risk turning your plastics into little blobs of goo.