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I'm stripping some Dark Vengeance Chaos Marines, they've been in Dettol for three hours and I just hit them with a toothbrush and most of the paint fell right off. However those of you that have seen these models know how many tiny details they have, and there's still a little bit of paint in the recesses. So what can I do to get it out? Or does it not really matter so much?

Thoughts and suggestions are always appreciated. Thanks lads.

Dampen a toothpick and you can push it out usually.

I use a needle or pin, generally a pin work better as it has the little plastic end on the not-pointy side to help hold it a bit easier and also find the damned thing when you drop it.

I've been getting paint out of my metal Mephiston for the last few days this week using this method. Works very well.

Best of luck getting them cleaned up.

Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

98% rubbing alcohol.

Paint in crevices is why I don't buy 2nd hand models and rarely ever bother stripping models. If you're patient enough to pry out all the paint in the recesses, you're a better man/woman than I

nice ideas! I have some old metal wings I'm currently stripping and there's paint in the grooves I simply can't get out. Definitely using this.

Dental picks or sculpting tools.

Using a cheap/old toothbrush and cutting the bristles down to make them stiffer helps get paint out of recesses, usually works well for me

For stripping models, nothing beats an ultrasonic cleaner. They run about $30 on amazon and are worth every penny. Just fill it with warm water mixed with a medium dilution of Simple Green (or your local equivalent) and let it run for about 45 minutes. Then remove the model and gently scrub with an old toothbrush. The paint will come off in sheets with virtually no effort. If there's any stubborn details, just rinse them off and toss them back in. When the the paint is removed, put in fresh warm water and run for a few cycles to remove any residue. Towel dry and you're ready for paint.