Trouble with oil wash removal

I would like to thank everyone for their input, a little time on the forum boarsd would have kept me from having to start again.

I'll keep everyone posted with my second attempt.

My 2 cents here is the same as stated above. Enamel paints take much longer to dry than acrylics.

I would wait a minimum of 2-3 days before attempting it.

Also, don't forget to spray a clear (gloss) coat to protect the base from the washes. I personally use Rust Oleum Clear. After my base is dry, I shoot a thin clear and let dry for 24hrs. The only place I do not use gloss clear, is on the lower hull by the road wheels. I apply the wash directly to the base coat. This gives a great build up and dirty look to it.

Once my oil wash is applied, I wait for 6 hrs before attemting removal (I also use Winsor& Newton with 100% mineral spirits) You could remove sooner but, most of the wash will be wiped away.

Bill, Welcome to the forum...

Yep I am with these guys.. I always basecoat with acrylic.. You can take a tank that was painted ten minutes ago with acrylic and dunk it in a bucket of thinner and it will just look at you like "are you stupid? that ain't gonna work"

Sorry you had to find out the hard way... If you have to use enamel undercoats try this on for size. Some thinners are not as "violent" as others. I personally use Turpentine for washed rather than strait thinner. It isn't as harsh therefore it lessens the risk even more...
Oh and go out and get yourself an OLD 1970s Tamiya King Tiger to practice on... How'bout it WIPW!!!! Am I right or what???

I'm new to washes as well but I use acrylics which brings tomind another question. Is there a way to take off excess acrylic was without harming the enamel underneath? I'm using Testor's flat white in a rattle can.

I'm sorry Bill. I tried a wash over acrylic paint base and that did not happen to me. I'm still a bit of a newbie on washes, so a more experienced modeler might be more inclined to help out. Perhaps it didn't cure long enough, but I didn't wait any longer than that.

Welcome to the forum Bill. Sounds like the mineral spirits is what took the paint off since it can be used to clean enamel. You might could try putting a coat of future between your base coat and wash which will make removal of excess wash easier without hurting the base. Then apply a dull coat. I'm sure some one else will be able to add more.