Seeking Paint Removal Techniques

True engine degreasers contain Petroluem Distillates(Paint Thinner) which will melt right through plastic. Cleaner/Degreasers like Simple Green and Castrol Super Clean won't melt plastic no matter how long it sits. Castrol Super Clean use to be available in an aerosol can, but was recalled a couple of years ago and never reissued. I haven't been able to find any since. I believe that Castrol Super Wheel Cleaner is just a diluted from of CSC, but I'm not positive.

Brake cleaner is mildly effective, but highly toxic. Same with Easy Off.

My recommendation for stripping lacquers is Wesleys White Wall Cleaner can be found at all NAPA Auto Stores. My uncle told me this will strip paint very well without hurting the plastic and isn't as toxic as other options.

My other recommendations for stripping lacquer are items like Pollyscale ELO and Hangar's Strip-A-Kit. These are similar to paint thinner and are effective in stripping paint. They will not harm plastic.

No matter what you use, make sure to use thick solvent resistant gloves, only do it outside or in a barn, and don't inhale the fumes. I recommend a respirator for the more toxic and votalie ones.

Give it a dunk in the brake FLUID (not brake cleaner ) for 1-2 days and scrub with a toothbrush. Then after alll or most paint is off, wash it in water. You can repeat if you wish.

Engine Degreasers like Castrol super clean have a very hard time removing laquers in my experience.. try really soaking the plastic for maybe 2 days.. this will cause the plastic to have white stains on them.but it doesnt seem to harm the plastic so much. just try and soak for a day, then brush it off, if you have a hard time, leave for a day then try again tom..just repeat till you have it all off.dont force it cause you might break the model,avoid my mistakes..

Here is a link to some stripping ideas on Bonedigger's site:
http://www.bonediggers.com/1-3/strip/strip.html

I personally prefer Castrol Super Clean but it doesn't do a very good job on laquers, at least not in my experience.

Try spraying with Easy Off Oven Cleaner,and then gently scrubbing with an old toothbrush after lettingit sit for a bit.

Should not hurt the plastic, but dont get it on your hands, and DONT breath the fumes. Definately an outside job.[:0]