DEL 707 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) I'm sorry this isn't warhammer related, but I sprayed an M4 tank with some grey seer and it's all gone horrible wrong. Cold windy day and the paints run in places, and as it's dried, cracked in others. I think the best thing to do is just start again. Are the spray cans acrylic paint? Can anyone recommend a good product to remove it? Edited November 26, 2021 by DEL 707 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372451-removing-spray-undercoat/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Is it a plastic M4 or a resin/metal one? if plastic is it hard plastic similar to GW or one of the softer plastics? It's not too hard to remove undercoat, but it's trickier to not damage the model below. DEL 707 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372451-removing-spray-undercoat/#findComment-5767522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Biostrip 20 will remove most GW paints without damaging plastics. DEL 707, Firedrake Cordova and Grim Dog Studios 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372451-removing-spray-undercoat/#findComment-5767523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastor Krieg Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Biostrip 20 will remove most GW paints without damaging plastics. But don't use it on resin! Some WW2 tank models for wargaming are resin. DEL 707 and Karhedron 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372451-removing-spray-undercoat/#findComment-5767544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL 707 Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) Sorry, just got back home, calmed down a bit now! I don't know if I'm breaking any rules by posting this, so sorry in advance, pretend it's a Predator tank It's not as bad as I 1st though, pretty sure I can just cover up the rough patch on the back with some accessories. Learned a vaulable lesson about using spray cans in the winter... Edited November 26, 2021 by DEL 707 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372451-removing-spray-undercoat/#findComment-5767563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychobi Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 WW2 tanks have all sorts of texture up close. I think you are fine and would not recommend stripping paint. I Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372451-removing-spray-undercoat/#findComment-5767628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andes Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Might try gently sanding it with some very fine sandpaper. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372451-removing-spray-undercoat/#findComment-5767651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus17 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 99% isopropyl alcohol and a toothbrush. I've a knackered old electric that's reserved for exactly this purpose. Xenith, m0nolith and Firedrake Cordova 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372451-removing-spray-undercoat/#findComment-5767797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 As has been mentioned, some of the WW2 kits will have a texture on them to represent the rough casting or texture imparted during the production of rolled steel - I can't really see from the photos, but could it be that? Otherwise, +1 on the IPA and toothbrush (preferably a nice soft old one) if it's a hard plastic kit like GW's are (e.g. Tamiya) - just dip the toothbrush in the iPA and lightly scrub. I've never used Biostrip 20, but have heard good things about it, too :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372451-removing-spray-undercoat/#findComment-5767886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Dog Studios Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Biostrip 20 will remove most GW paints without damaging plastics. But don't use it on resin! Some WW2 tank models for wargaming are resin. I've used biostrip on resin multiple times and never seemed to have had a problem. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372451-removing-spray-undercoat/#findComment-5767937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawl Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 One more vote for iso! It's in need of some editing as it's a little old, but this still stands true - https://www.thewarpstorm.com/simple-guide-to-stripping-plastic-amp-metal-t102.html Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372451-removing-spray-undercoat/#findComment-5768322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL 707 Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Thankfully a bit of sandpaper solved the worse of the problem. Started painting the base coat now, 1st time painting something this large and I'm beginning to wish I had a airbrush! Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372451-removing-spray-undercoat/#findComment-5768636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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