<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "How to remove paint from plastic models?"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/8.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net How to remove paint from plastic models? If they're made of metal just leave them in thinner.
But plastic mealts in thinner.
Turpentine mealts plastic also.
I've heard that nailvarnish-remover (unsure of the spelling there ) without acetone should do it. But where the heck do you find such a thing?
Does someone else know anything about it?
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If you can find any Dettol (never saw any when I was in the US), just leave the mini in that over night. It shreds the paint right off, and does nothing whatsoever to the plastic. I've had best my results with Dettol.

Navin
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72675.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72675.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72679.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72679.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72812.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72812.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72827.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72827.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models?
I gave up because each model took so long. Put my stuff away over a year ago and let it sit. It is still a pain to get off...it takes way way too much time, and is messy as all hell.

After getting frustrated I went to our local forums and tried to see if I was doing something wrong. Here was some of the replies:


1) I've used Castrol Super Clean for years now. It works on metal and plastics equally well. I've left minis soak for weeks without a problem and I've stripped multiple batches of minis with the same fluid. Usually, after 24hrs of soaking, the paints just comes off under a running tap. Use a brush for the finer details. My one warning is USE GLOVES. You can buy CSC at Walmart. I think it's a 5 gallon purple container and goes for $4.
2) I'll second CSC as it has always work well for me.

The USE GLOVES is extemely true. It's cleans everythign, including the first few layers of your skin. Getting this stuff on your hands, makes your hands completely dry and cracked. Nasty stuff but works well for minis.
3)The proper chemical should be all the tool you need. CSC and JASCO will liquify the paint to the consistancy of jello, picking the paint out of the cracks should be as easy as a hard bristled tooth brush. GGLEEP it sounds like you really are giving yourself more work that you should...Were the figs originaly painted with enamal? or two part epoxy? I can't imagine (besides automotive primer) a substance that won't slide off after soaking in a vat of JASCO over night...

I haven't done this yet as I haven't had time to go pick up the Castrol...just thought I'd give you a heads up before you go the simple green route.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72836.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72836.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? But if that doens't work I'll try the brakefluid. Thanks for the replies guys.
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1) Spray them with vinegar

2) stand them on a cookie-sheet

3) place in the oven

4) bake until droopy

Happened to a kid from the local store. His dad was sure it would work.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72912.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72912.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models?
I've never had any problems with the Simple Green method, though sometimes I need to pick paint out of the crevices in armor or on a face.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72950.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72950.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models?
Infantryman: Ya thats the problem. It takes forever to get the paint in the recesses out, or in hard to reach areas. Also, you end up washing it off more then peeling it off. The paint gets smeared everywhere, you rince, scrub some more. It works no doubt, just is a  lot of work. The other method is supposed to work with little to no scrubbing.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72954.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/72954.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/73046.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/73046.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/73063.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/73063.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/80269.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/80269.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models?
Navin"

I'll hold you to that as I have just dumped a spare painted Cadian into some Dettol to leave over night. Will see what kind of results will follow tomorrow.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/80660.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/80660.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models?
I think "How to Remove Paint from Plastic or Metal Models" should have its own sticky seince it keeps getting asked every three weeks or so.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/80772.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/80772.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? btw)

Learn something new everyday on Dakka ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/81598.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/81598.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? For those in the States, it seems you can get Dettol here, assuming this is the same stuff you all are referring to:

http://www.britshoppe.com/dettol.html

can anyone confirm that this is the paint-stripper you're referring to?

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/81975.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/81975.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/82011.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/82011.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? I use Goof Off 2. Works well enough.
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Navin


]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/82146.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/82146.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models?
Submerge 30-45 min and then hit it with a tooth brush and running water until suds are gone. You'll get off 98% of the paint and the remaining paint will be stuck in the casting/mold flaws which are to small to get out/care about. Once reprimered youll never be able to tell.

Figs will come out great with no melty negatives. Even took the paint off the basing sand and stuff I originally based with...didnt have to rebase.+++]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/82286.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/82286.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/82289.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/82289.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? Use Isopropyl Alcohol
99% concentration
Pharmaceutical Raw

This stuff is expensive but works like a charm. You can get it from your pharmacy. It has to be 95% concentration or above, or it wont work
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/82305.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/82305.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/82958.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/82958.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/83015.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/83015.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? mL ( 4.8% W/V ). This might help people in areas without Dettol. I'm feeling very happy as that nasty paint job rinkles off like a raisin. Thanks Navin.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/87071.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/87071.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? mL ( 4.8% W/V ). This might help people in areas without Dettol. I'm feeling very happy as that nasty paint job rinkles off like a raisin. Thanks Navin."

Yep, Dettol works wonders. Almost finished stripping over 40 minis using the stuff now- and the best part is it doesn't famage plastic or metal in any way. I have left a squad of old plastic marines in the dettol tub for over a week and they are complete bare plastic after a quick rinse in water
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/87174.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/87174.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models?
The alcohol seems to work pretty well on metal models, but I never had any success on the plastic part, though it does seem to break down superglue pretty well.

I have a friend who swears by pinesol, have never tried it myself though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/87252.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/87252.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? Pine Sol is bad for plastics in my experience.

I also just picked up a can of KleenStrip Brush Conditioner (iirc) from Home Depot/Lowe's.  It was the 'new formula', and I had used the old formula (from a plastic container) with no problems on plastic.  The new formula melted my plastic model into its component parts of oil and goo.  There was nothing left.  Just goo...

I'm going to get myself some Dettol

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I myself have had best results with Acetone free nail polish remover, on the part of not damaging the model anyway. But it's not so easy to use or quick. I tend to go at the model with a q-tip (ear bud?) by hand. But after repriming you wouldn't know it had been stripped.

But I will convert to Dettol if it?s as good as it sounds.

Usiel ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/87582.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/87582.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models?
about 2 weeks ago i started saoking 1 demolisher and 2 chimeras.

yesterday i took them out and used an old toothbrush to remove

what paint wasn't falling off on it's own.

1 thing. if you soak them for an extended period of time like i did,

it will more than likely weaken the glue bonds. which is what i wanted.

the items that were being cleaned look like my 8 yr. old put them together.

anyway, my $.02.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/88178.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/88178.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models?
Dettol is just a brand name for a general household disinfectant by the way, so you can probably use other supermarket own-brands etc. I'll try some other brands and let you know!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/88239.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/88239.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? after reading this thread i decided i would give dettol a try.

first up i used dettol floor cleaner and discovered that whilst it strips the paint it really isnt effective enough.

So the next day i went out and bought some dettol antiseptic disinfectant i needed quite alot to strip my stompa and it isnt cheap. I left it in the dettol for 12 hrs and all the paint had turned to a layer of goo. I thought great its coming off but the actual process of scrubbing the paint off was extremely messy and i discovered that you really need to scrub the model with washing up liquid and a soft brass brush.

Id recomend this method only if you need the paint stripping off a rather expensive model due to the price tag for  dettol and how really messy it is. But the resin model was in great condition and i tried it on a few gw plastic models and they came out great to.

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or until i remember i put them in. then i leave them in the solution while scrubbing them with

an old toothbrush. it's soft so it doesn't hurt the plastic. yet rigid enough to take the paint

out of cracks. and for God's sake use rubber gloves! it will irritate the hell out of your skin at full

strength. i noticed that areas that had thick amounts of paint(Ebay Propainted!!) did turn into a

thick Goo, but wipe right off with the brush. to clean off the Superclean, i use a strong dish soap

and water mix. i scrub them in this mix again to get the CSc out of the cracks. them i rinse the soap

off, and wait for this damn heat to ease up so i can get some painting.... ooops,ranting .]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/88318.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/88318.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models? UK supermarket). It's cheap as hell over here, I can always post you Stateside guys some if you PayPal me the funds! Always happy to help a fellow Dakkaite.

This is the stuff you want: http://www.dettol.co.uk/sf_firstaid.shtml#adl

Stripped an Escher gang yesterday, good as new (anyone want to buy them?). I stripped an old conversion and the Dettol softened the decade-old Milliput which was a shame - maybe wouldn't trust a conversion you're precious about. Not tried it with Greenstuff yet so will let you know On the whole, loving Dettol though, and you can reuse if you fish your model out instead of pouring the Dettol away.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/92572.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/92572.page GMT How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/362371.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/362371.page GMT How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/362382.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/362382.page GMT Re:How to remove paint from plastic models?
Goodbye old Alaitoc, hello Saim Hann.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/362389.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/362389.page GMT RE: How to remove paint from plastic models?
Estragor wrote:Agrees with pnweerar, Dettol does strip paint off plastic minis well (cheers for photos btw)

Learn something new everyday on Dakka


Excellent news. I've been wondering what to use in England since most of the advice is for products we don't have or for
brake fluid which I don't fancy using.
Will have to pic some up and get to work on those old mini's ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/362418.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/362418.page GMT How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/362485.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/362485.page GMT Re:How to remove paint from plastic models? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/551646.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/72643/551646.page GMT