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  • Member since
    October 2007
  • From: Scotland
Pre-paint cleaning?
Posted by Milairjunkie on Monday, April 13, 2009 3:04 PM

Is Methylated spirits suitable as a pre-paint clean up on models prior to paint?

 I know its good at melting away Tamiya acrylic & doesn't damage plastic & wondered if I could use it to clean / de-grease before painting? I realise that most of you use washing up liquid (simple green) & water, but I would prefer to wipe as opposed to immerse?

 Any advice much appreciated.

  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: Sydney, Australia
Posted by Phil_H on Monday, April 13, 2009 8:05 PM

It will work fine as a "wipe-down" before painting.

However, don't use it over Tamiya Liquid Surface primer or you will have a bad day. Tamiya LSP is "lacquer" based, but is soluble in methylated spirits. Mr Surfacer doesn't seem to be affected though.

  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: Right side of the Front row.
Posted by kirk4010 on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 10:19 PM
I like Polly S Plastic Prep or regular old Iso Prop Alcohol.  A less caustic then Methylated spirits.
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