SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

stripping enamel paint from polystyrene

5774 views
8 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    November 2005
stripping enamel paint from polystyrene
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 11:59 PM
I was brush painting my T-6 with Testors gloss yellow, and realized that I should have sprayed the plane with white first.

How can I strip the yellow paint without damaging the plastic?

Also, would gloss white be an acceptable primer for gloss yellow? Would flat white be better?
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: New Zealand
Posted by nzgunnie on Thursday, May 22, 2003 12:54 AM
I have had success applying both flat and gloss yellow over flat white. Not sure about stripping though, I've heard people talk about using oven cleaner, you might like to try this on a piece of sprue first.
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: East Bethel, MN
Posted by midnightprowler on Thursday, May 22, 2003 4:47 AM
I use Simple Green to strip paint. Works very well, and not as caustic as oven cleaner, etc.
Lee

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Ask me about Speedway Decals

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 22, 2003 10:45 AM
I have used oven cleaner, pine-sol, break fluid(with the proper protective gear, of course), even eucaliptis oil will take paint off plastic.

I normally use break fluid for paint removal as it takes some time to work. I have never had any plastic damaged by using this method. And as a bonus, if you are re-vamping an old kit that has been assembled, the break fluid will weaken C-A glue and make it easier to take apart without breakage.

Anchors aweigh,
Thomas
  • Member since
    February 2016
Posted by eaglecentral on Thursday, May 22, 2003 11:01 AM
I use Castrol Super Clean to strip paint. Comes in a gallon jug from Wal Mart's automotive section for about 5 bucks. Its powerful stuff but easier to deal with than oven cleaner. As for primer for gloss yellow, I'd go with the flat white rather than gloss, flats cover better and sand easier. If you're using enamels, the resins in the gloss that make it glossy also make it soft and slow down the drying time.

Tom

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Racing capital of the world- Indy
Posted by kaleu on Thursday, May 22, 2003 12:29 PM
I use fume free oven cleaner and a soft toothbrush to strip paint. Put the model in a plastic container, spray on the oven cleaner, let it sit so the cleaner can do it's work, gently clean the kit using the toothbrush. Rinse the model, then repeat if necessary.
Erik "Don't fruit the beer." Newest model buys: More than I care to think about. It's time for a support group.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 22, 2003 12:37 PM
Another vote for Castrol Super Clean. Best I've found.

M.
  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Colorado
Posted by LoneWolf1Seven on Thursday, May 22, 2003 1:29 PM
I found that soaking the parts in Formula 409 for a few days then scrubing them with an old tooth brush and washing them works well. It dose'nt harm the plastic , is safe and fairly cheep.
"When you're gambling always put your money heads down, never let money look you in the face!" "If I die before I wake, hit the snooze button for me!!!"
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 22, 2003 1:32 PM
yikes... these chemicals sound pretty serious

y'know, as a guy who has an aversion to these sorts of chemicals, I must say that I sure have found an interesting hobby Cool [8D]
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.