I recently got lucky and ran across a gang old kits at a yard sale. (Found some good stuff too!) Some unopened and some started. The ones that are started at least appear complete, but I digress, that’s not why I’m writing. My question is, any suggestions on a reliable paint stripper? Some of these kits are O.L.D. and by the amount of dust they’ve collected, I’m guessing they’ve been sitting for a while. I’m sure that paint’s had plenty of time to cure. Any ideas on something that will work AND might be clear parts friendly?
I’ve allways soaked parts in Formula 409 overnight, then scrubed them with an old tooth brush. Its worked very well for me even on paint thats many years old & has never harmed the plastic. I’ve never tryed it but I heard that oven cleaner dose a good job, but good ventilation & protective gloves are recommended…
I have used “Easy Off Oven Cleaner” for this. Spray it on and let it sit for hours (overnight is good). Then use an old toothbrush to scrub the paint off. Don’t forget to wear rubber gloves and eye protection. Then wash the rest off under the tap. HTH.
Cheers
Bob S.
I agree with Bob. I just removed the paint from a monogram P-47 cockpit. I used the brush on kind. I let it set 2 days and used a toothbrush to take it off. It was Tewstors Model Master paint.
I use Easy off too. it works overnight and I have never had any problems with it.
I’ve heard a lot of people suggest Castrol Super Clean as well. I’ve got a couple of models sitting around that need to be stripped but I haven’t tried anything yet. Check out this link: http://www.bonediggers.com/1-3/strip/strip.html
It has a good head-to-head paint stripping article. Good luck.
Ray
The best paint remover I have run across is good old Brake Fluid and rather
inexpensive.Brush on,let stand for awhile then use Q-Tip soaked in BF and
gently rub to see if it has been on long enough.Afterwards wash model with
water -rubbing alcohol mixture…
I’ve got to agree, Brake fluid works well, better than some pupose made paint strippers .
Whatever you do, DON’T follow the example made by a buddy of mine. He did this years back…
The Victim: Hasegawa 1/32 A-4 Skyhawk with a bad paintjob.
The Perp: Dan the Man. (names have not been changed in order to further incriminate the silly)
The Accessories: Co-Workers of the Perp from the local water authority.
The Crime: Use of Co-Workers’ sandblasting rig on the Victim.
'Nuff said…
Fade to Black…
Pactra makes a paint/decal remover that works on decals in seconds, future in seconds more and well cured enamels in 10 to 20 minutes. No damage to plastic. I’ve never tried easy-off or brake fluid.