Cpt_Reaper Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I have recently decided to strip the paint from my Hector Rex model. I am a little worried about what will happen to the model should i use the wrong technique. How do I go about this? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242281-paint-stripping-from-resin/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfinger Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I have recently decided to strip the paint from my Hector Rex model. I am a little worried about what will happen to the model should i use the wrong technique. How do I go about this? I have used oven cleaner many times on resin and had no problems..... Ashton Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242281-paint-stripping-from-resin/#findComment-2929058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I have recently decided to strip the paint from my Hector Rex model. I am a little worried about what will happen to the model should i use the wrong technique. How do I go about this? If you are a US citizen I suggest getting a hold of a product called Simple Green, if you are a UK resident then I personally would recommend Fairy Power Spray (however others would swear by the brown Dettol). Each of these products are friendly to plastics, greenstuff and resin whereas products with acetone in them (nail varnish remover for example) are definitely not. Now then; soak/submerge the model for a several hours (if you're using Dettol/Simple Green) or spritz it liberally with the Power Spray and wait half an hour. Now take a used toothbrush to it, preferably in an area where paint flecks won't be an issue (NOT the kitchen sink). Sometimes you'll find that all the paint won't come off in one go so repeat the process if you feel the model needs another go at it. Obviously once done scrubbing (relatively gently on the more fragile areas) you'll need to rinse off the model. Remember, when you are using Dettol, use rubber gloves (marigolds) as the product does slightly dissolve the upper layer of your skin. If you do it without gloves you may find the skin on your hands might feel slightly 'soapy' (ever so slightly slippery) but this is not a cause for alarm. It is a bleach, after all. Also, if you are using Dettol, DO NOT rinse with water. Rinse first with some Dettol and then rinse with water otherwise you'll find little globs of paint will stick to the model and will need (tedious) removal with a toothpick. Hope this helps. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242281-paint-stripping-from-resin/#findComment-2929322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 i used to use dettol but to be honest its far too much hassle having to rinse stuff in neat dettol after stripping it etc for my tastes plus i found that it was crap at removing primers. atm i am currently messing about with mr muscle over cleaner, gunk engine degreaser, acetone free nail varnish remover and dot 4 brake fluid.. i have found that the acetone free nail varnish remover is good for plastic but isnt good at getting primer off and is pretty good for metals.. it is instant death to resin, DO NOT use it on anything with resin parts (it will aslo make greenstuff go soft (will eventually dry hard again but is annoying when scrubbing) the mr muscle stuff is good for metal and plastic & resin.. spray on version of ovenpride pretty much (worse for your lungs than your hands) gunk will kill plastic dead it turns it to rubber and all the details melt (i assume longer exposure will make the plastic disappear) it is however ace for metals and is pretty good for resin parts too.. it does however stink to high heavens. currently got a jam jar full of dot 4 with a load of plastic bits in it.. it seems to be getting past the primer pretty easily.. its not stuff that i advise using without a mask on though.. will be trying it on resin if the plastic bits get stripped back to "good as new" status as a test. cillit bang is okay, its what i started with, it takes a long time to strip plastic and is fine with resin. graffiti remover is good for normal paint, struggled with primers.. didnt explore different brands so be carefull if you go down that route, im not accepting responsibility for molten models. ovenpride is good for everything (except you) like most stuff primer seemed an issue with plastic, was decent with resin.. makes metals really shiny. fairy power spray is good, fits in the same catagory as cillit bang.. just more expensive. best thing to do is try the method on something random 1st.. like one of the bits of flash that the model came on or something that you wont miss 1st.. dunking him in whole without testing stuff is a surefire way to lead to disaster.. ive been on the receiving end of such things in the past.. all the do nots etc in my post are from personal experience afterall.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242281-paint-stripping-from-resin/#findComment-2929346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Reaper Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 So I would be right in assuming that if it works on plastic, it works on resin without any ill effects? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242281-paint-stripping-from-resin/#findComment-2929555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannus Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Pretty much - yes. I will echo Redfinger in that I commonly use oven cleaner on my rein pieces. In fact, I find it preps them for for painting better than anything! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242281-paint-stripping-from-resin/#findComment-2929569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 not always the case.. ie acetone free nail varnish remover will destroy resin. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242281-paint-stripping-from-resin/#findComment-2929836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnDyzZzoRe Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 yup, ive used simple green on about 20 forgeworld models and had no problems. it comes out pretty well as long as you scrub it and leave it for quite some time. ( i had mine in for about 2 weeks, scrubbing every 2 days, and they looked good as new. no staining of the resin, and the detail was perfect. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242281-paint-stripping-from-resin/#findComment-2929851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryJohnny Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I have used oven cleaner many times on resin and had no problems..... Ashton Pretty much - yes. I will echo Redfinger in that I commonly use oven cleaner on my rein pieces. In fact, I find it preps them for for painting better than anything! Add another vote to the Oven Cleaner as suggested by Redfinger & Bannus. I've used it on FW resin, GW plastics & metals w/no problem what so ever. It works quickly too. And like Bannus said, it was easier to paint my FW resin (Cmdr. Culn) after I decided to strip the old paint job with the oven cleaner; the resin took the paint much better the 2nd time. Another bonus, is if you let it sit in the oven cleaner bath long enough, it will dissolve super glue w/out damaging your model tool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242281-paint-stripping-from-resin/#findComment-2930017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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