Stripping lacquer paint

I’ve botched the body of my build and would like to strip all the paint and start over. It’s Tamiya TS lacquer spray and soaking in alcohol hasn’t done anything. The last post I saw on this is from 20 years ago and brake fluid seemed to be the leading suggestion. I was wondering if there were any other recommended techniques for stripping the paint. Thanks!

I had always heard that 90% Isopropyl alchol does the job

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That might have been the problem - I used 70% instead of 90%. I’ll try again with the 90. Thanks!

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Haven’t tried it,just what I’ve heard,hope it helps

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If the alcohol still doesn’t work, oven cleaner works great. Place the model on a zip-loc bag, spray a healthy amount of teh oevn cleaner on it and seal it up. Let is sit over night and you should be good. You may need to scrub with a toothbrush and tight areas that hold paint, but it usually works great.

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