Skywrath Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Title. So the primer screwed my miniature up something awful, where the details are too thick to paint. Any ideas how to get rid of it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364452-removing-contrast-spray-from-miniature/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawl Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I wrote a guide to stripping miniatures here, if that would be useful? =] Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364452-removing-contrast-spray-from-miniature/#findComment-5539040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Assuming a plastic or metal model, isopropyl alcohol (also known as rubbing alcohol) or ethanol (sometimes known as surgical spirit*) should work on acrylic paint (they're the active ingredient in most brush cleaners and/or airbrush cleaners). Methylated spirits (also known as denatured alcohol) should also work. Given the current climate, IPA may be hard to come by/expensive. * may be ethanol, IPA, or a mix of the two Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364452-removing-contrast-spray-from-miniature/#findComment-5539050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawl Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Assuming a plastic or metal model, isopropyl alcohol (also known as rubbing alcohol) or ethanol (sometimes known as surgical spirit*) should work on acrylic paint (they're the active ingredient in most brush cleaners and/or airbrush cleaners). Methylated spirits (also known as denatured alcohol) should also work. Given the current climate, IPA may be hard to come by/expensive. * may be ethanol, IPA, or a mix of the two I can only speak for the UK, but I've had no issue getting hold of IPA from eBay, although Amazon seems to be struggling.IPA is also what I recommend in the guide above. =] Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364452-removing-contrast-spray-from-miniature/#findComment-5539056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywrath Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 What about using hand-sanitizer that has an alcohol component on it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364452-removing-contrast-spray-from-miniature/#findComment-5539065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawl Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 What about using hand-sanitizer that has an alcohol component on it?I would recommend against it. The lower the percentage of alcohol, the less effective it's going to be. When stripping metal models for example acetone is very, very effective. Nail varnish remover that contains acetone might eventually get the job done, but it's comparatively useless. I would imagine this would be quite similar. You could it course give it a go, but for the amount of time it would likely take you I would say you're better off just spending £10 (or equivilent) on some ISO. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364452-removing-contrast-spray-from-miniature/#findComment-5539098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Lightstar Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Biostrip20 is brilliant and non toxic, it's about £12 shipped in the UK and is safe for use on plastic, metal and resin. Acetone will certainly soften plastics if left for too long. Rik Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364452-removing-contrast-spray-from-miniature/#findComment-5539259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawl Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 What Rik said, don't use acetone on plastics! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364452-removing-contrast-spray-from-miniature/#findComment-5539288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywrath Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Unfortunately the model was beyond fixing and I had to order another one (one of the arms came off and dissapeared in the process of scrubbing). This thread has been archived in my bookmarks for future purposes, thanks for your input! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364452-removing-contrast-spray-from-miniature/#findComment-5539479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I can only speak for the UK, but I've had no issue getting hold of IPA from eBay, although Amazon seems to be struggling. Availability now is a lot better than it was in early May, although apparently can vary a bit at the trade level. The price is noticeably higher than it has been, though. I thought it best to include alternatives just in case. Unfortunately the model was beyond fixing and I had to order another one (one of the arms came off and dissapeared in the process of scrubbing). Doh! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364452-removing-contrast-spray-from-miniature/#findComment-5539540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywrath Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 I can only speak for the UK, but I've had no issue getting hold of IPA from eBay, although Amazon seems to be struggling. Availability now is a lot better than it was in early May, although apparently can vary a bit at the trade level. The price is noticeably higher than it has been, though. I thought it best to include alternatives just in case. Unfortunately the model was beyond fixing and I had to order another one (one of the arms came off and dissapeared in the process of scrubbing). Doh! Here is how the model would have looked like, if I known that humidity messes with your primer. Shame, it was my finest conversion yet Hopefully this new apothecary comes soon, I can replace his head with the one I salvaged, and just glue a shoulder plate on his shoulder pad. https://imgur.com/a/c8iGrSU Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364452-removing-contrast-spray-from-miniature/#findComment-5539554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawl Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Availability now is a lot better than it was in early May, although apparently can vary a bit at the trade level. The price is noticeably higher than it has been, though. I thought it best to include alternatives just in case. It's definitely getting better, but for the time being I'm still sticking to eBay. The prices seem better, and I'm not forced to buy chemicals branded for nail technicians! How much would you expect prices to drop by? Here is how the model would have looked like, if I known that humidity messes with your primer. Shame, it was my finest conversion yet Hopefully this new apothecary comes soon, I can replace his head with the one I salvaged, and just glue a shoulder plate on his shoulder pad. https://imgur.com/a/c8iGrSU Unfortunately rattle cans get the best of us from time to time! =[ in future though avoiding rainy days is definitely a lesson learned! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/364452-removing-contrast-spray-from-miniature/#findComment-5539560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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