Can dry GW shades be wiped off?

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**matphat**

Water doesn't do it. Is there some mixture of thinner that will? This is over a satin base coat.

**Desubot**

Satin varnish?

If so use some isoproponal on a Q tip.

but be gentle. wouldnt wana rub everything off.

**gohkm**

If you're just trying to wipe off a particular layer of paint, that would be quite hard, but not impossible. Perhaps use some acetone (or nail polish remover) on a cotton bud and very carefully, very gently wipe off the designated area?

**matphat**

Thanks! I'll give it a shot.

**gohkm**

Good luck with it, mate. I'd also be extra careful when dealing with plastic models - acetone eats plastic for breakfast.

**ScootyPuffJunior**

If I get stray paint where I don't want it, a clean brush dipped in a little isopropyl alcohol will take it right off as long as there is a layer of varnish under the paint.

I use a brush as opposed to a cotton swab just to control how much pressure I apply so I don't accidentally remove too much.

**TheCustomLime**

A short bath in kitchen degreaser (Same stuff you use to strip paint) will get it all off. Like in under 20 minutes. I wouldn't advise it if you'll really miss that paint job in case you screw up, though.

**tomcat31**

The easiest way to get rid of unwanted washes is to just paint over it.

**matphat**

Isopropyl did the job. Thanks so much.

**Dullspork**

matphat wrote:
Water doesn't do it. Is there some mixture of thinner that will? This is over a satin base coat.

Lahmian Medium will actually re-wet the shades and allow you to remove them without affecting the underlying paint. I use this technique in weathering sometimes.