Zephaniah Adriyen Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Exactly as the title. I'm picking up an old metal Daemon Prince veeeery soon, but the pictures clearly show it's got some greenstuff "work" on it, effectively serving the same purpose as glue. What's the best way to take it off? Can I just scrape it off with a hobby knife or something? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356494-best-way-to-take-old-greenstuff-off-of-metal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenz Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 You can try giving the model a Dettol bath for a few days. I find it tends to loosen the greenstuff whenever I’ve soaked models, and you should be able to peel most of it away. Then whatever bits are left over, use a dental pick, or a metal wire brush to remove the tough bits that are stuck in details Just make sure you’re wearing gloves. Dettol is an antiseptic, so it won’t harm you. But it will dry your skin out a bit, and the paint will stain your fingers for a few days Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356494-best-way-to-take-old-greenstuff-off-of-metal/#findComment-5328323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Generally, yeah, you can just pull it off. If you're having problems with it, paint strippers like Simple Green will make it swell and get rubbery after a number of hours. *oops, was ninja'd and it didn't show a new post while I was typing* Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356494-best-way-to-take-old-greenstuff-off-of-metal/#findComment-5328324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoczan42 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 You can also try to freeze the model. The green stuff and metal have different expansion rates, and it will make any super glue brittle and easy to crack apart. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356494-best-way-to-take-old-greenstuff-off-of-metal/#findComment-5328376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 If the previous owner used superglue to adhere the GS to the metal, a soak in acetone will dissolve the super glue and the GS will fall off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356494-best-way-to-take-old-greenstuff-off-of-metal/#findComment-5328379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 ^^This. I still strip minis with nail polish remover and it softens greenstuff nicely so you can just pick it off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356494-best-way-to-take-old-greenstuff-off-of-metal/#findComment-5328469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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