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How to remove enamel paint off Gundam model kits?

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How to remove enamel paint off Gundam model kits?
Posted by Blade2125 on Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:43 AM

What method should I use to remove enamel paint off my gundam model kits?

Tags: Gundam , Gunpla
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    March 2013
Posted by LonCray on Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:44 AM

On the few occasions I've had to strip paint, I've used Easy-Off oven cleaner.  Spray it on, stick the part in a tupperware plastic container (that will never see food again), wait a day then rinse with soapy water.  An old toothbrush will usually get off any residue.  

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  • From: Cave City, KY
Posted by Watchmann on Thursday, September 12, 2013 10:44 AM

You might want to test any stripper, you plan to use, on a piece of the poly-cap sprue, just to make sure it doesn't damage it.

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    September 2006
  • From: Bethlehem PA
Posted by the Baron on Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:47 AM

I use the de-greaser SuperClean.  It has removed enamels like Testor's, it's not nearly as caustic as oven cleaner (which I used to use), and you can use a batch of the liquid over and over.  It's around $8 a gallon.  Just pour it into a container large enough to hold the piece, submerge the piece, and wait a while.  I usually wait 20 minutes before removing the piece and gently scrubbing with an old toothbrush.  If necessary, I'll submerge the piece again.  Eventually, the liquid will remove all of the paint.

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