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Windex isn't doing its thing with my acrylics

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Windex isn't doing its thing with my acrylics
Posted by seasick on Monday, March 6, 2017 9:05 PM

I recently painted a model with acrylic paint (MM) and didn't like how it came out. I wipped out the Windex (real windex) and the paint didn't wash off! I'm useing a cloth and windex and the paint isn't budging. What's wrong?

Chasing the ultimate build.

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Monday, March 6, 2017 9:38 PM

If by real Windex you mean an old bottle, I don't know.  I do know that there are two formulas for Windex now, and you need the industrial type to get the good stuff, not the household.  Less ammonia in the new stuff for household use.

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Monday, March 6, 2017 10:30 PM

90% or better IPA, or DoT3 brake fluid will remove the paint without damaging the plastic.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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    October 2010
Posted by hypertex on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 6:52 AM

Gotta soak the model in the windex, not just wipe. I usually soak it overnight. Then scrub with an old toothbrush.

  • Member since
    December 2010
  • From: Salem, Oregon
Posted by 1943Mike on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 11:31 AM

I soak in Simple Green overnight, use a toothbrush the next day and it usually comes right off.

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

Hector Berlioz

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 1:00 PM

lol I suppose it depends on how much of a rush you're in. 

DoT3 takes minutes and IPA works in seconds. LOL

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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