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Does this method work with lower concentrations of alcohol? Like 91%?

 ZergSmasher wrote:
Does this method work with lower concentrations of alcohol? Like 91%?

Yup, 91% should be fine

Does it work on finecast? Also how about meths and finecast?

luke666uk wrote:
Does it work on finecast? Also how about meths and finecast?

Haven't tried Finecast, but I have a Lord Commissar in need of cleaning if you need me to try it for you.

Would said lord commissar be ok in a possible sacrifice to serve the emperha!!

I shall make it so

Any word on the commissar?

He's brewing in a pot of isopropyl right now. I'd strip him, but I've just cleaned my room up, so I'll give you some results tomorrow. Pester me if I forget

Awesome. I've got some fire dragons off eBay that are itching for an alcohol bath if it will suit them. Rest of the minis I've won are metal so they're going in the cellulose thinners. It's pure comedy to see literally every layer of paint come if in a matter of seconds. Plus it smells amazing haha!

Cellulose thinners works for finecast. Just leave in for literally less than 2 mins. Toothbrush. Scrubby scrubby. Job done. Just don't put them on with the bases on

Hey Luke, seems like Isopropyl works a treat on Finecast. The initial layers of paint on my Lord Commissar just peeled straight off as I lifted it from the container, and most of the rest came of pretty easily with a toothbrush. No damage to the resin, although I'd recommend getting an ultrasonic cleaner to avoid snapping any resin on more delicate models as you try to clean it.

Any other questions?

None from me! I'm currently experimenting with "gunk green degreaser". With a metal warp spider off eBay. Moreso to satisfy my own curiosity in regards to the constant recommendations of simple green or purple power, which are both degreasers. Gunk is easily attainable from Halfords and is biodegradable. I've used it on engines and it will get caked on oil off with ease, it's also safe on plastics. I will post the results in 24 hours after the initial soak!

A further report on Finecast; don't leave it in the stuff for too long. My Lord Commissar's sword has warped after a week of being in Isopropyl - the damage is mendable, but easily avoided by doing the cleaning in one go.

 General Annoyance wrote:
A further report on Finecast; don't leave it in the stuff for too long. My Lord Commissar's sword has warped after a week of being in Isopropyl - the damage is mendable, but easily avoided by doing the cleaning in one go.

Iv left spartan game resin in iso once.

it came out feeling way more brittle

i think it does effect some resins moe than others.

just dont leave any resin in it for too long.

Have I bought the wrong stuff?

I've bought isopropyl alcohol from eBay, it stinks to high heaven, so can't use it for very long as causes headaches and dizzy spells, but i most important of all I've had models soaking in a sealed tub for days but the paint isn't shifting.

I

I used IA on mini toy cars and it took the paint off but warped and melted the tires and plastic parts.

turno_uk wrote:
Have I bought the wrong stuff?

I've bought isopropyl alcohol from eBay, it stinks to high heaven, so can't use it for very long as causes headaches and dizzy spells, but i most important of all I've had models soaking in a sealed tub for days but the paint isn't shifting.

I

You must scrub the minis with a toothbrush, should be stripped in a couple of minutes.

I use isopropyl alcohol's cousin methylated spirits, does the same thing stinks just as bad.

Use in a well ventilated area but not outside, make sure you wear nitrile gloves or your fingers will go soft and you will feel drunk.