Enamel & Lacquer removal ??

Have you tried methyl hydrate (wood alcohol)?

Dre, There is a product called ELO (Easy Lift Off) that is (was) made by Polly S that is specifically designed for removing paint from plastic without any ill effects. I believe it is now put out by Testors. The stuff works wonderfully. In fact I just recently used it to remove a section of paint on my 1/72 FW 190 that had met with an unfortunate decal removal incident. I removed a small area of the camo and repaired it successfully.

I know folks who use oven cleaner,  or a heavy duty cleaner like Green Stuff. Both are slow going and messy, but they do work.

Gunze Mr. Color Lacquer thinner will remove both types of paint and is safe on plastic. No need to soak the model in it, just wet a paper towel and wipe it off.

Not sure about plastic safety, but generic lacquer thinner will get even old enamel paint off.

Groot

Thanks for all the input, I appreciate it guys!

I find generic lacquer thinner does craze most styrene.

I was under the impression that lacquer thinner would be too hot for this as well, Don.

What ever you do, do not use laquer thinner! I tried it once (what was I thinking?) and the stuff melted the plastic witing seconds.