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I did a search here that only yielded one thread with somewhat unsure advice... Does anybody know how to strip Enamel paints from plastic miniatures?

Thanks!

I've used DOT3 brake fluid to strip enamels off plastics without harming the plastics. There IS a lot of elbow grease involved as well, though. Scrubbing with a toothbrush. This stuff will take duco off a new car, so model enamel paints aren't a challenge. [Duco is a Dupont trademark for a nitrocellulose based automotive paint and lacquer.]

It has to be DOT3 (this stuff comes in different grades and many of them will EAT plastics for breakfast).

You MUST wear eye protection (but you really should be doing this anyway) AND GLOVES. Disposal also presents its own issues.

If you aren't old enough to use this stuff safely, then leave it to someone who can.

Thanks chromedog, I'll head to the autoparts store tomorrow then! ...yep plenty of age here, though you have me a little scared about the process.

So I shouldn't do this in my kitchen sink is what you are saying?

Correct, DO NOT pour that crap down the drain. It needs to be disposed of at a hazmat site. Most auto garages will do it for you. That stuff works really well, but, as chromedog mentioned, you do not want it in contact with your skin.

I have had good success with a couple of days soaking in Simple Green. Much safer and easier to use.

Alrighty thanks guys!

AS ALWAYS, though.

TEST it on something you don't want to lose first.
My usual method involves a 10 minute soak, followed by a scrub and repeat.

I've not done an overnight soak nor any duration longer than about 30 minutes.

Do not pour it down the sink. You CAN filter the paint crud out (paper coffee filters work well, so does paper towel) and toss the solidified crud - when it dries - into the garbage (local laws dependent) and reuse the fluid a few times, though).