Will Simple Green strip Enamel?

[Jamafore]

For a model of my brother's that needs repainting, I need to strip it. Problem is it's enamel paint. I know Simple Green strips acrylic, that's why I have some, but does it work the same on enamel paint?

[Son of Carnelian]

Should do just fine. I've seen Simple Green eat through some seriously heinous stuff but leave delicate models completely unscathed. Love the Green. 

[Jamafore]

Ok Thank you. I didn't think that there would be too much issue, but I was unsure with the whole oil/water thing.

[Bloody Legionnaire]

You can use Testors paint thinner or just white mineral spirits to trip Enamels very easily...

[Major_Gilbear]

It can do, especially if the enamel paints are scuffed a little (to help the Simple Green work it's way through the primer under the enamel, thus lifting it off from underneath).

 

If you find it's struggling, you can also try Dot 3/4 Clutch & Brake fluid (sold in Halfords if you're in the UK). This is not very kind to your hands/environment, but a glass jar of the stuff will strip a *lot* before it gets too thick/unusable, and most local garages are happy enough to dispose of the occasional glass jar of the stuff for you if you ask nicely. This stuff is good to use on plastics and metals (keep an eye on plastics though - maybe check on them every hour or so -as it can be rather harsh on the softer/older plastics). Finally, another plus-point for it is that it's not very volatile, so it doesn't give off lots of nasty fumes or anything.

[Claws and Effect]

Simple Green strips acrylic paint? Awesome to know!

I have a handful of assault marines that have like 9 coats of paint on them

[Jamafore]

RealityBurn: the paint is usually gone after a day or 2 soaking, then giving it a good scrub. I've actually had more issues getting the primer off though. That takes a few more days then I'll leave it in clean water for a few days to make sure all of the simple green gets out of the model. Especially if we're talking something like a Rhino that is relatively hollow.