Bloody Legionnaire Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Well, I just finished washing my new FW bits (chainaxes, BPs, Shoulder pads, Kheres AssCan) as I do all my models with some dishwashing soap and a toothbrush but after I dried them off they were still super slick. Is that a sign the mold release agent wasn't fully cleaned off? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326168-washing-fw-resin-bits/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Pheidias Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 That could well be the case. Sometimes I just scrub detergent in on its own, no water, and leave the bits for an hour or so, and then rinse off with nearly scalding water, usually takes the more stubborn release-agent. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326168-washing-fw-resin-bits/#findComment-4511790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Sometimes you'll get a batch of faulty resin. You'll know it's bad if you've cleaned the item more than once and it's still exuding slickness. If that is the case, contact Forge World by phone or email and they'll fix you up. This phenomenon has a name but I can't think of it at the moment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326168-washing-fw-resin-bits/#findComment-4511821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Sometimes you'll get a batch of faulty resin. You'll know it's bad if you've cleaned the item more than once and it's still exuding slickness. If that is the case, contact Forge World by phone or email and they'll fix you up. This phenomenon has a name but I can't think of it at the moment. Sweat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326168-washing-fw-resin-bits/#findComment-4511912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_r_parker Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Yeah - sometimes the resin isn't mixed correctly, and you get items that seem to release oils despite being washed a few times. If it's really bad you should call ForgeWorld, but if it's slightly tacky then you can probably get away with doing a coat of Purity Seal before the Undercoat. In general I always use Purity Seal, and even if the resin is still shiny / sticky it's never resulted in paint flaking off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326168-washing-fw-resin-bits/#findComment-4513611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Desultor Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 A bit late to the party on this one sorry but wanted to double check that what I'm about to suggest actually works. I've now used it on my Mastodon which still had several areas of "slickness" after my usual de-greasing wash, and it's worked fantastically. It's a paste called Key and Clean, Paint Preparation for Modellers from Zero Paints. http://www.hiroboy.com/Key_and_Clean_Paint_Preparation_and_Cleaning_Solution_75g--product--2311.html It comes with 2 finishing pads which you can use on the large, more stubborn areas but mostly I used an old toothbrush or nailbrush to clean smaller parts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326168-washing-fw-resin-bits/#findComment-4519990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@verik115 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Ive never cleaned my resin and everything is holding paint fine. I dont understand... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326168-washing-fw-resin-bits/#findComment-4520246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 OP, I've found that a coat of matte varnish seems to work on even the most stubborn release agent. Now I coat all my resin with it before priming. Alternatively, depending on where and what the piece is, gently sand/file/scrape off the top layer 'til you hit resin. Ive never cleaned my resin and everything is holding paint fine. I dont understand... Then you're either super lucky or haven't handled your models all that much, this is a pretty well documented phenomenom. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326168-washing-fw-resin-bits/#findComment-4520557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imren Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I had similar problem with FW resin. It got solved by leaving the bits in warm water with dishwashing detergents dissolved in it, leave it for ca 20-30 min and the release agents will soften up and come off much easier when brushing with a soft toothbrush and dishwashing detergent Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326168-washing-fw-resin-bits/#findComment-4540805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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