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  • From: Fresno, CA
Posted by Dan A on Sunday, November 30, 2008 11:07 AM
Non-fuming Easy Off has worked well for me. I just sprayed it into a Glad container and let it eat the paint away for 24 hours or so. But even the fume-free stuff has a nasty odor; keep it outdoors.

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Posted by Gamewarden5 on Thursday, November 27, 2008 6:25 AM

I've used Westley's Bleche White with great results. I let the item soak over night and scrubbed with a soft bristle brush.

Good Luck with stripping your model.

 

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Posted by prowannab on Thursday, November 27, 2008 5:20 AM
soak it for awhile in brake fluid, then brush the old paint off with a stiff toothbrush. Works like a charm removes all the paint and it doesn't damage the plastic at all. After the final wash with soapy water it looks like you just pulled it out of the box.
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Posted by wasjr on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 8:12 PM

Try Camellion from the hobby shop It is a paint stripper used by train modelers. I have used it on autos painted with Testors enamel for years

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Posted by acmodeler01 on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 6:57 AM
Tamiya sprays are acrylic lacquers, not enamals, so that can be a factor in how some products remove them. I found that Tamiya sprays stick or bond to the plastic very well, and not many things will remove them. Super Clean won't touch them if they are on bare plastic, and if they are over a primer, then it's hit-or-miss. I would try brake fluid as well, followed by a degreaser to clean off the brake fluid.
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Posted by BigJim on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 9:42 PM
I've tried this super duper cleaner stuff and in one word it SUCKS! It sure will take every molecule of oil out of your skin if you don't wear gloves! When I was young and using enamel paint, turpentine worked real well. Now, I prefer plain old standard brake fluid to strip paint. Beats that super duper purple green or whatever color stuff all to hell and it's easier on the skin too.
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Posted by mkhoot on Sunday, November 16, 2008 2:33 PM
I use Castrol super cleaner degreaser. If You can't find it Purple Power Cleaner Degreaser is the same stuff. Soak in a sealed plastic container overnight. Then scrub with a old toothbrush. BE SURE TO WEAR RUBBER GLOVES The degreaser will desolve the oil from your skin. Will not harm the plastic. I even use this to strip clear parts with no ill effects.
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Posted by Summit on Sunday, November 16, 2008 1:07 PM

I have never used this on Acrylic paint as I dont use them, although I have been told that Acrylics strip off realy fast.Which you have found out.

I am a enamel person and have Never had this not work. I usually let the subject soak for at least 24 hrs before I start messing with it. How long did you let your model soak ? There are other methods of stripping paint - Brake Fluid ( I dont use it because of its Toxic content) Wesleys Bleach Brite I have heard works well, use the search option at the bottom of the forum for other methods ...

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Posted by LeopardMan on Sunday, November 16, 2008 12:39 PM
Summit Thanks for the tip. But unfortunately it only worked on the acrylic paint and the Primer. The enamals stayed untouched. Any other Ideas?
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Posted by LeopardMan on Monday, October 27, 2008 6:30 PM
Cool, Thanks a bunch. Seems like this Sinmple Green can be a real life saver.
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Posted by Summit on Monday, October 27, 2008 6:05 PM

LeopardMan, Take a look at this link, Sorry you will have to copy and paste

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How to remove paint?
Posted by LeopardMan on Monday, October 27, 2008 5:52 PM

My son asked me to built him the Tamiya F-40 but I painted it with the wrong red. I used Tamiya Bright red enamel instead of Italian Red. Is there a way to get rid of the paint? I also primed it with tamiya white Primer.

 

Thanks in advance

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