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Plummeting Black Templar Thunderhawk Pilot





Wisbech

So, I recently got a couple of metal models for my new chaos army, but as they're..."pre-loved"...I need to strip them. I have no white spirit and can't get simple green. Does anyone know of any household substances that I should already have, and wont need to go out and buy?

Thanks in advance,

LazzurusMan
   
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Cardiff

Fairy Power Spray. Bloody awesome stuff.

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I second Fairy Power Spray. It can strip paint off metal in minutes (although I found it best to leave it soaking in it for an hour or so, just to be sure).

Plus, it's great for stripping plastic models too!

   
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Wisbech

Unfortunately I have none and can't get any atm, so I ended up leaving Typhus and two other models in nail polish remover for about a day. Typhus is nearly as new but the other two are wonderfully stubborn -_-

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ABS brake fluid works well on both plastic and metal miniatures, and won't damage either.

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Wisbech

Does white spirit weaken metal? I've used it before on chunky models, but I have a brettonian maiden to strip (not everyday I get to say that) and she's got really thin arms etc.

I need to know as acetone nail polish remover is doing good...but it seems that the new washes and some other GW paints are immune :/
   
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Been Around the Block





United Kingdom

you can get huge bottle's of Dettol off ebay. Thats great if you plan to do a lot. and is cheap.
word of caution, use a very well ventilated room, or have a lid for whatever container you use.
also invest in some rubber gloves, you dont want it on your hands.
and finally, dont put anything plastic in for longer than a day, it will get melty.... very melty.

If however your only doing a few pieces, or have the money, use Fairy Power spray. it has none of the above downsides.
except maybe in large quantities.

   
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The ruins of the Palace of Thorns

Start with brown Dettol, that will get 90% of it off. Finish with Fairy Power Spray. That will get the rest and get rid of the smell and possible tackiness.

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Wisbech

Well I've cleaned most of typhus down to bare metal...I just need something other than a pin and a battle-barge full of patience to get the paint out of all the little nooks and crannies :/
   
 
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