General Strike Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Anyone have some advice on stripping paint from Imperial Knights? I've never stripped any models, and don't want to risk damage. I was recommended this process: Soak in a 2:1 water: simple green mixture for 24 hours Scrub with a toothbrush for majority of paint Use a toothpick to get paint out of details. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346905-stripping-imperial-knights/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneTrueZon Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 You don't want to dilute the simple green unless you're trying to stretch the amount you have for budget reasons. Also, if you live in the US of muthatruckin A - try and find this cleaner as it performs better than simple green: http://www.supercleancanada.ca/images/superclean_cleaner_degreaser_group.png It comes highly recommended by other people in this forum who have an infinitely more experience in this than myself. ALSO: You put the image of a pole dancing Imperial Knight in my head and I can't get it out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346905-stripping-imperial-knights/#findComment-5072687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Strike Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Bahahaha these dang sexy imperial knights. I saw that too, but someone said if you're not careful it can melt the plastic. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346905-stripping-imperial-knights/#findComment-5072720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneTrueZon Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 If it's an authentic GW plastic kit then no, this will not melt the plastic. I've had three Centurions in a bath of Super Clean for a week now to peel off multiple owners many layers of paint, and the plasic underneath is just as it should be. I actually left a dreadnought in the same stuff for a month when I forgot about it and it was fine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346905-stripping-imperial-knights/#findComment-5072728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Strike Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Awesome, I will be picking some of that up. I just happen to be a overnight manager for a Wal-Mart, so I get that sweet sweet discount. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346905-stripping-imperial-knights/#findComment-5072729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson793 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 One important thing to remember with Super Clean/Purple Power/other degreasers: WEAR GLOVES! I used it for two years without issue, but stripping a big lot of second-hand eBay models a few months back taught me the degreaser makes no distinction between engine grease, paint, or the oils in your skin. After a week of 'chemical burn' pain and dry, cracked skin later, every time I'm in a doctor's office, I make sure to stock up on surgical gloves. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346905-stripping-imperial-knights/#findComment-5074014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Strike Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/gallery/image/234139-stripped-blue-crusader/ Worked out, stripped most of the paint off, what is left I can go over with my paint job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346905-stripping-imperial-knights/#findComment-5076632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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