RagingChainsword Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I have some plastic Blood Angels scouts that have paint thicker than the plastic on them, and I would like to strip the paint off of them. What is the best way to get them clean? Thanks, RCS Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Toothbrush and warm soapy water maybe? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3075172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badguyshaveallthefun Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I have found that brake fluid or simple green both work for taking the paint off of plastic. ALWAYS test it first, maybe break off an arm or something, just to be safe and make sure it won't ruin the model. I soak it overnight (once I got distracted with other things and soaked it for about 3 weeks, didn't damage the model though!) and then use a toothbrush with stiff bristles to scrub the paint and primer off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3075253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nighthaunter666 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Mr Muscle oven foam spray...works quite quickly too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3075267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover, 20 mins to an hour for most things, overnight for really thick stuff. Cheap, not too bad on your skin and easily disposed of unlike Brake Fluid. You can get it from Pharmacies and beauty shops. Also good for Resin :jaw: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3075290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodJunkie Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Fairy Power Spray also works really well, its what I use when i strip old models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3075320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Yeah fairy power spray works really well and won't harm the plastic at all Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3076357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingChainsword Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 I have some of that in the cupboard under my sink... Will it harm my hands in any way, and does it just soften the paint and then I scrape it off or just take it straight off? Thanks for everyone's input here. RCS :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3076903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 would just like to say.. acetone free nail varnish remover is NOT safe for resin. brake fluid = best job for plastic. for metal you're talking engine degreaser/ovenpride resin = ovenpride, because it doesnt harm it or the other materials it may be attatched to. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3076946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingChainsword Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 But isn't brake fluid difficult to dispose of? At least, that's what was previously posted here... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3076989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexenes Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I cannot recommend Simple Green enough! You can get a 1 gallon bottle on the cleaning supplies aisle at Home Depot for under $20.(If you are in the U.S. I don't know where or IF you can get it outside the U.S.) You can reuse the same liquid several times over before discarding it. Seriously. The stuff will be murky and disgusting and will STILL strip paint. Economical! It comes in Original Green (duh!), which smells a lot like black licorice (yuk!), or Lemon Scented (which is yellow, oddly enough.) Both work equally well. It is an "eco-friendly" product that is safe to wash down the drain and isn't terrible on your skin. (Although is does tend to dry my skin out a bit, so you might want to wear some latex gloves if you are sensitive to such things.) It works great on metal and plastic. It does not soften plastic as far as I can tell. I soaked some plastic models for over a month with no ill effects. With metal models, it does discolor the metal (makes it dull) and if you soak metal for too long (like days and days) it may cause some pitting. I experienced this with couple of older (early 90's) metal models that I kinda forgot about for a couple of weeks. So it might have been more about the metal composition than the Simple Green. That said, 24-48 hours is plenty of time for the magic to work. I scrub them under warm running water with a stiff nylon bristle brush, and a strainer in the drain to catch the paint goo. If I can't get all the paint off on the first go, I soak them for another 24 hours. Rinse and repeat as needed, so-to-speak. Simple Green will also make cyanoacrylate glues (super glue) brittle, so the minis will probably come apart if they were assembled with that kind of glue. Good or bad depending on what you're trying to do. I have never used it on resin, so cannot say how it works on/affects resin models. Plus, Simple Green an excellent general purpose household cleaner so it's also a multitasker. (Don't use it undiluted on painted surfaces, for obvious reasons!) Simple Green for the win!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3077288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisisJimmy Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Personally I've had a lot of success with using methylated spirits. It strips the paint nice and quickly, and the model also comes with a very light scrub. It works equally well on both plastic and pewter (I haven't tried it on resin yet, so proceed with caution if you go that route). You can find some great options in a previous thread. Good luck mate Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3077332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingChainsword Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 I don't know if I can get my hands on Simple Green, being based in the UK and all. But it definetly sounds like the right path to go down. That or Fairy Power Spray. Thanks again for all of the input here, guys. RCS Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3077357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexenes Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I did a little web-fu and discovered a UK distributor for Simple Green called Environmental Cleaning Solutions So it looks like you'd have to order it, but well worth the wait! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3078997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 If it's supermarket stuff you're after, I'll echo the Fairy Power Spray recommendations. It's got less cons than (brown) Dettol and is pretty common. Plus - it definitely does not harm your hands, so no need to worry about wearing marigolds. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3079011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I have some of that in the cupboard under my sink... Will it harm my hands in any way, and does it just soften the paint and then I scrape it off or just take it straight off? Power spray isn't great for your skin, try to minimize how much you get on you and wash your hands after using it. It isn't harmful the way a lot of other popular stripping products are, though. And yeah, it breaks down the paint so it can be washed/scrubbed off. Spray it on, leave it for a few minutes and then use warm water and a toothbrush to take the paint off. Repeat as necessary. I'm currently using it to clean my plastic palettes, works wonders. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3079268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_R Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 If your uk based I always had most success with Dettol. The branded stuff. Will never ruin the plastics unlike acetone (Nail polish remover). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3079298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razblood Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 would just like to say.. acetone free nail varnish remover is NOT safe for resin. brake fluid = best job for plastic. for metal you're talking engine degreaser/ovenpride resin = ovenpride, because it doesnt harm it or the other materials it may be attatched to. Seen it used on Warhound parts with no ill effect, but it absolutely destroys Finecast and would probably do the same thing to Forgeworlds new Resin Also a very bad idea to leave plastic in for more than 12 - 24 hours as I discovered to my detriment :sweat: Have to say that Fairy Power Spray does a good job too, but it's a bit pricy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3079308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedog Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 But isn't brake fluid difficult to dispose of? At least, that's what was previously posted here... That would depend on where you live, what is around you and several other variables. I live in a street with no less than four mechanics (three within two blocks) - and they have a disposal drum for safe disposal (it's picked up by a licensed company for disposal). It's a simple matter to ask the owner if I can dump the cup or so of used fluid into the drum. Our drains don't go into stormwater outflow (only roof guttering and street drains go into stormwater outflow) - but into treatment before being sent to outflow, and the "contaminants" would be removed during treatment - but I still don't recommend just pouring stuff down them. Other countries do things differently with their drains. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3082552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan the Lurker Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Already 17 pages on this topic: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=164867 please direct your comments there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253439-stripping-paint-from-plastic/#findComment-3082575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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