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2015/08/30 01:25:19
Subject: Getting paint off of models
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Stalwart Veteran Guard Sergeant
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I bought some used Space Marines on ebay and they have some think paint on some of the models. What do i use to get the paint off? I know there's something i can use but can't remember what it is.
Can anyone help?
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2015/08/30 03:10:08
Subject: Getting paint off of models
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Colonel
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Super Clean, Simple Green, DOT 3 brake fluid all work.
My personal favorite is Super Clean.
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2015/08/30 04:09:01
Subject: Getting paint off of models
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Crazed Cultist of Khorne
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Dot 3 (brake and clutch fluid) on plastics is not recommended.
Dettol also is good. Do a google search about the process. Also acetone FREE nail polish remover. Always test a small piece 1st.
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2015/08/30 08:03:44
Subject: Getting paint off of models
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Lone Wolf Sentinel Pilot
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Purple power or super lean. Do NOT use brake fluid unless you know how to properly dispose of hazardous materials.
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2015/08/30 08:05:13
Subject: Getting paint off of models
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Dangerous Skeleton Champion
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lots and lots of elbow grease and things mentioned above! I used simple green on plastic orks , it worked... give it time.
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 Udo wrote:Get it painted up though. It's a scientific fact that unpainted models die quicker than painted one's.
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2015/08/30 09:45:56
Subject: Re:Getting paint off of models
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Stalwart Veteran Guard Sergeant
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Thanks guys!!
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2015/08/30 11:49:35
Subject: Re:Getting paint off of models
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Nasty Nob
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I use LATA (L.A.'s Totally Awesome), available at my local dollar store, and an old toothbrush. 
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2015/08/30 15:29:52
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Colonel
This Is Where the Fish Lives
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Not recommended by whom? Brake fluid is an alcohol-solvent and will not damage plastic. Put some in a glass jar, drop the models in, wait a day or so, remove them and rinse with soapy water. The brake fluid can be reused multiple times.
 Todosi wrote: Do NOT use brake fluid unless you know how to properly dispose of hazardous materials.
Get a foil pan from the grocery store and put some cat litter in it. Pour the brake fluid in and let it sit for a couple days to evaporate. Throw the cat litter in the garbage.
It isn't radioactive waste.
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2015/08/30 17:03:23
Subject: Getting paint off of models
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Lone Wolf Sentinel Pilot
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True enough, but it also isn't safe to put down the drain. Most of the other chemicals listed are safe to dispose of that way. Why take the extra hassle and risk, if you don't have to? Honestly,I have used Super Clean and Brake Fluid and the SuperClean works better.
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2015/08/30 17:24:01
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Crazed Gorger
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If they are plastic, denatured alcohol will have the paint off in an hour or two
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2015/08/30 18:26:24
Subject: Getting paint off of models
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Been Around the Block
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Will all/any of those also remove varnish?
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2015/08/30 19:09:48
Subject: Getting paint off of models
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Incorporating Wet-Blending
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Isapropyl alcohol or dot3 brake fluid, anything else is hit and miss depending on location (super green in Australia is rubbish, for example )
Automatically Appended Next Post:
And yes, they'll both eat varnish
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2015/08/31 22:21:55
Subject: Getting paint off of models
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Thinking of Joining a Davinite Loge
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This stuff will take the paint off quickly - it doesn't require a ton of work on your end. Just drop your minis in a plastic or glass jar. Pull the mini out and spray the model down with soap and water. The paint will melt off the model. Works on plastic models just fine. Its also cheap. You'll want to use rubber gloves because it will dry your hands out if you keep them in the degreaser too long. It will remove all of the oils in your hands if you're not careful. According to the back of the container, it says you can dump it down your sink because an alternative use for it will remove clogs. Just read the back of the container to be sure.
http://www.amazon.com/4320P-Industrial-Strength-Cleaner-Degreaser/dp/B002HU5N4O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1441059386&sr=8-2&keywords=purple+power+cleaner&pebp=1441059320316&perid=00C18M6HE62WCNR67F8C
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