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Post by firerat on Apr 15, 2011 7:06:32 GMT -5
I bought 2 tanks and painted them before I decided to change colors... so I would appreciate a good way to remove paint without damaging the model. Thanks.
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Post by Cosmic on Apr 15, 2011 7:10:33 GMT -5
Hi Firerat,
Well now, there's lots to choose from!
I personally use 'Acetone-free Nail Varnish Remover', just some cheap stuff. Works really well on all Plastics and Metal, will loosen it in seconds and then you just brush the rest off with an old Toothbrush. Haven't done a tank before though, but I'd recommend just sitting in a tray or something, then poor the stuff over it and leave it to soak in, then brush away.
There's a host of other stuff I've heard people mention, I've never used it personally so I'm not sure how effective it is, I'm sure someone else will jump in about now..
Cosmic
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Post by BG. Foster on Apr 15, 2011 7:11:42 GMT -5
i've just removed the paint from all my old plastic and metal guardsmen using acetone free nail varnish remover and an old toothbrush
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Post by firerat on Apr 15, 2011 7:30:07 GMT -5
I will try what you both have mentioned to me. Also I might post pics of my new color scheme I painted my Kasrkins in ^^
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Post by Cosmic on Apr 15, 2011 8:05:26 GMT -5
Please do  I look forward to seeing them! |
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Post by Morat on Apr 15, 2011 11:07:14 GMT -5
Aye, that'll do the job, may be expensive to cover a whole tank though. DO make dead sure it's acetone free though as the acetone will eat your tank.
I tend to use brake fluid as it comes in bigger containers for a similar low price (best to wear gloves though...
The most popular choice amongst "those in the know" is "Simple Green if you're American or Dettol if you're from Europe. Either way it's pine oil, and strips your models and leaves them smelling pine fresh.
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Post by lastik on Apr 15, 2011 12:22:10 GMT -5
Aye, that'll do the job, may be expensive to cover a whole tank though. DO make dead sure it's acetone free though as the acetone will eat your tank. I tend to use brake fluid as it comes in bigger containers for a similar low price (best to wear gloves though... The most popular choice amongst "those in the know" is "Simple Green if you're American or Dettol if you're from Europe. Either way it's pine oil, and strips your models and leaves them smelling pine fresh. Yep, I use brake oil also. Never had to use gloves though, why is that? Also I reiterate the acetone free part if you're using varnish remover unless you want to see what your tank would look like if hit by multi-meltas  This of course is assuming you're using water based colours like acrillic. If you used say enamel, then things get trickier. |
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Post by 3ff3ct on Apr 15, 2011 12:38:45 GMT -5
I have used the nail varnish and found that it made the paint 'gloopy' and was very messy. It took ages to get out of my sink.... And I got told off by the missus  I would definately recommend 'dettol' or 'simple green' over nail varnish, as it is far less smelly and easier to get rid of afterwards (wash it down the drain). That and you can clean as you clean up! Bonus points with girlfriends/parents/flatmates! |
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Post by Morat on Apr 15, 2011 14:21:08 GMT -5
Yep, I use brake oil also. Never had to use gloves though, why is that? Well it's pretty toxic stuff and it can be absorbed through the skin though you'd probably have to sit in a bath of it to have a serious chance of being poisoned. Gloves are optional then but do wash your hands thoroughly. Dettol/Simple Green is pretty non-toxic so I shall be changing over to it once my current bottle of Brake fluid is done with. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diethylene_glycol |
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Post by Empirespy on Apr 15, 2011 14:23:36 GMT -5
If you used enamel paints use Dilute sulphuric acid, works a treat, although you need to wear gloves. You can get it from lots of places online just type it into Google shopping or similar, It's normally around £10 a litre and goes a long way.
P.S. Do it outside, sometimes enamels releases harmful gases.
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Post by syphon on Apr 15, 2011 16:31:00 GMT -5
I would like to add that the Dettol is hell for the base of the miniatures, if you keep that on. At least, mine warped terribly.
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Post by BG. Foster on Apr 15, 2011 16:57:13 GMT -5
i tried dettol originally and it didnt work too well, had to soak models in it for 3 days to get the paint off. only took a matter of mins with the nail varnish, i bought 2 bottles for £1 each and have stripped over 200 guardsmen
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Post by firerat on Apr 15, 2011 18:01:36 GMT -5
Well I went and bought Acetone free Nail polish remover. Came in a big bottle for $3 CAD so I think that was pretty good. Gonna try it on my Kasrkins first to get the feel for how it works with the paint, then I'll do the tanks.
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Post by lastik on Apr 15, 2011 18:02:06 GMT -5
Yep, I use brake oil also. Never had to use gloves though, why is that? Well it's pretty toxic stuff and it can be absorbed through the skin though you'd probably have to sit in a bath of it to have a serious chance of being poisoned. Gloves are optional then but do wash your hands thoroughly. Dettol/Simple Green is pretty non-toxic so I shall be changing over to it once my current bottle of Brake fluid is done with. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diethylene_glycolHah that explains it. I keep mine on a tupperware and when I want to use it I put the model inside and let it soak for a day or so. After I take it out and wash it with water and the toothbrush of whomever I am despising that day. After I obviously clean the sink and my hands. So since my contact is minimal and I usually do the cleaning with running water I guess that's why I never felt any ill effects (and it's not like I'm cleaning 300 models a day or something ) |
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Post by firerat on Apr 21, 2011 4:38:10 GMT -5
I thought I'd come back and tell everyone how it went...
Metal models no problem as one would expect. The paint came off my chimera easily as well didn't need to soak it or anything. The problem came when I got to my Lemon Russ that I clear coated... I soaked it a little bit too long and the plastic got a little ewwy but in the end didn't turn out as horrible as it could have, I have learned from my mistake.
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Post by guardsmantorres on May 2, 2011 0:01:00 GMT -5
I highly recommend using "Scalecoat 2 wash away acrylic paint remover". It gets rid of GW paint off plastic or metal models with equal ease. The stuff is reusable and brings off the paint in usually 10 to 15 min. I'm surprised more people haven't heard of this stuff. I use it all the time. Here is a website that sells it, www.weavermodels.com/page11.html. ( look towards the bottom) First bottle (16 oz) I bought in 2007 lasted me till mid 2010. Only reason I had to buy another is cause I ran out due to the evaporation and constant taking in and out of models. Hobbytown stores or the like should have no problem ordering it for you. |
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Post by Trooper One-Nine-Seven-Four on May 2, 2011 0:05:55 GMT -5
I highly recommend using "Scalecoat 2 wash away acrylic paint remover". It gets rid of GW paint off plastic or metal models with equal ease. The stuff is reusable and brings off the paint in usually 10 to 15 min. I'm surprised more people haven't heard of this stuff. I use it all the time. What country are you in? Is it available in the USA? |
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Post by guardsmantorres on May 2, 2011 0:08:59 GMT -5
Yea, I'm in the USA. The stuff is made by (I believe)a U.S. based model train focused company. I found it in a local hobbytown.
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Post by mikef350 on May 3, 2011 2:43:00 GMT -5
Hi guy's there is some good methods here,i have been useing domestos bleach for a while now with not so good result's so i will be trying the acetone nail varnish remover method,but what sort of time frame are you guy's soaking the model's in?
Thanks in advance
mike
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Post by lastik on May 3, 2011 2:58:50 GMT -5
Hi guy's there is some good methods here,i have been useing domestos bleach for a while now with not so good result's so i will be trying the acetone nail varnish remover method,but what sort of time frame are you guy's soaking the model's in? Thanks in advance mike Acetone FREE varnish remover, otherwise you'll melt the plastic! I use the brake oil and I usually soak for 24 hours (doesn't need to be that much but I'm lazy ) |
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Post by antipope on May 3, 2011 4:56:28 GMT -5
Pure acetone for metal models and rubbing alcohol for plastic models have always worked for me (and quite cheap too).
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Post by The Guardsmen on May 3, 2011 16:20:42 GMT -5
ELO (easy lift off) another chemical paint remover sold by micromark, works fairly just brush it over the model, let it sit for 1~2 days then just brush the paint right off...
Another one that works is Easy Off oven cleaner, but wear gloves when you use it. Spray the model let it sit, then brush off the paint.
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Post by Trooper One-Nine-Seven-Four on May 3, 2011 16:49:12 GMT -5
Yea, I'm in the USA. The stuff is made by (I believe)a U.S. based model train focused company. I found it in a local hobbytown. Cool. Thanks gaurdsmantorres! I'll have to keep an eye out for it, or order some from the link you shared when my current bottle of Simple Green runs out. |
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I look forward to seeing them!
