Helias_Tancred Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I've got to give my eradicator squad a healthy dip and then brush off several failed layers. Simple Green and a 48 hour dunk still doing the trick? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/369151-simple-green-still-work-well-for-acrylics-on-plastic/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawl Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Isopropyl alcohol works very well, if I might recommend it. =] (not from the US, so can't compare I'm afraid!) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/369151-simple-green-still-work-well-for-acrylics-on-plastic/#findComment-5669373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Lightstar Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Biostrip 20 is the absolute business and is non-toxic Rik Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/369151-simple-green-still-work-well-for-acrylics-on-plastic/#findComment-5669493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helias_Tancred Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 I've got some Isopropyl Alcohol in the house, how long would I soak 3 eradicators in it, fully submerged I'm assuming? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/369151-simple-green-still-work-well-for-acrylics-on-plastic/#findComment-5669507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawl Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I've got some Isopropyl Alcohol in the house, how long would I soak 3 eradicators in it, fully submerged I'm assuming? I responded to your message, but I'll copy it here for people to see. --- Short answer? As long as you want. Proper answer? You can start working almost immediately, but the longer it soaks the more effective it is. I've managed to strip a model in 5-15 minutes but it's a little more work. It's actually easier to give it five to ten minutes, quick scrub, and then put it back in. The iso can then work on loosening the paint underneath, which makes it easier to remove. You also don't have to worry about over-soaking. I've got pieces that have been sat in my tub for about 8 months - the paint just slides off now, but the plastic isn't weakened, brittle or in any way damaged. Hope that helps. =] I forgot to add though - the more pure the better, like the guide says. The lower the number on the bottle the more work it'll be. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/369151-simple-green-still-work-well-for-acrylics-on-plastic/#findComment-5669566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helias_Tancred Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Awesome! Thanks Pawl! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/369151-simple-green-still-work-well-for-acrylics-on-plastic/#findComment-5669614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Incertus Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I use Simple Green for resin, but isopropyl for plastic. The isopropyl works faster and better than Simple Green. I found FW resin doesn't like isopropyl, though, and goes soft. Simple Green works well enough, but not as well as isopropyl. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/369151-simple-green-still-work-well-for-acrylics-on-plastic/#findComment-5679008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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