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hello all,

now that I have lured you in with a provactive title, i need your help

Just read the sticky about stripping in the painting tutorials, but was still slightly lost .

Does anybody know of a good reagent to strip plastics (ie, SM tactical squads & assult squads) which will not damage the plastic but remove the paint. I live in the UK so brands availiable here would be preferable. (no offence to the non-uk residents).

cheers

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I have recently stripped a few models, though they were metal, using rubbing alcohol (isopropanol), soak the model in the alcohol for about 2 hours (If you want to make it easy, overnight.) then take a brush to it (I use an electric tooth brush, makes for getting into the small spaces easy.). It will take quite a while to do, but will get enough of the paint off, or all of it, to re-prime and paint again.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/219676/399241.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/219676/399241.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/219676/399242.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/219676/399242.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/219676/399277.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/219676/399277.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/219676/399413.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/219676/399413.page GMT Just be aware of any local laws governing proper disposal. It isn't the kind of stuff you want to dump down your sink.

Hmm, Pinesol...I'll have to try that next time. Agreed on the toothbrush though as I use one as well.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/219676/399699.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/219676/399699.page GMT
I dip mine to soak overnight or a few days if I forget and then rinse under warm water. The paint peels right off and what's left comes right off under the gentle administration of an electric toothbrush.

Others here at Dakka swear by Simple Green, which is supposed to be available in the UK, possibly under a different brand name. I used it with success as well, but found the driveway degreaser to be much more effective.

Another endorsement is for a hand held steamer, commonly used to clean clothes, upholstery and drapes. They usually have an attachment for cleaning grout, which works wonders on stubborn, highly detailed parts that a brush won't get to. Give it a try!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/219676/399711.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/219676/399711.page GMT