Stripping paint
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Stripping paint
Has anyone any recommendations for paint removal from figures?
I have tried pure alcohol which worked ok but didnt get into the creases.
I also tried paint stripper on a troll but left it in the stripper too long and it melted
I shall try paint stripper for less time next, I was just wondering if someone new of the perfect way to do it e.g removes all paint quickly and easily and does not damage figure
I have tried pure alcohol which worked ok but didnt get into the creases.
I also tried paint stripper on a troll but left it in the stripper too long and it melted
I shall try paint stripper for less time next, I was just wondering if someone new of the perfect way to do it e.g removes all paint quickly and easily and does not damage figure
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Nitromors works well, i've left figures in it for a week before with no damage to the mini.
You need a wire brush to clean it properly afterwards, but works very well.
You need a wire brush to clean it properly afterwards, but works very well.
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Detol works very well too and is usable on plastics.
I use a toothbrush rather than a wire brush. I tried one once but as well as removing the paint it scratched up the fig. Might not damage white metal figs though.
I use a toothbrush rather than a wire brush. I tried one once but as well as removing the paint it scratched up the fig. Might not damage white metal figs though.
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A wire brush is a bit industrial. if a toothbrush is not working go to an cqr parts shop and buy a spark plug brush. its small and uses copper wire.
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Break Fluid as Paint Remover
Break Fluid and a toothbrush is good for both plastic and metal minis. Soak 'em overnight and they'll come clean pretty easy.
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Oh..and
Almost forgot...
BTW: Break Fluid may also dissolve the glue you have holding the model/base together.
It never did that for me, but the guy who told me about it said it did for him a couple times.
I also know it sounds crazy to use break fluid, but hey, if it works...it works (and its pretty inexpensive).
BTW: Break Fluid may also dissolve the glue you have holding the model/base together.
It never did that for me, but the guy who told me about it said it did for him a couple times.
I also know it sounds crazy to use break fluid, but hey, if it works...it works (and its pretty inexpensive).
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Standard paint stripper for me(local DIY shop own brand),10 minutes and a toothbrush in an old jam jar.DON'T DO PLASTIC WITH IT!
I have some 2nd ed mini's that were painted 15 years ago that have come up great with it.
I have some 2nd ed mini's that were painted 15 years ago that have come up great with it.
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My vote goes for Nitromors green. I had 40 odd minis to strip that I'd bought off Ebay - I just bunged them in a jam jar, covered them in neat Nitromors then screwed on the lid. I went back to it a couple of days later and used an old toothbrush to move any stubborn bits of old paint out of the crevices - on the whole it was a doddle.
Just make sure you watch your eyes when using the toothbrush - you don't want that stuff getting in your eyes. It might not be a bad idea to do it outside too as the fumes are quite strong.
Just make sure you watch your eyes when using the toothbrush - you don't want that stuff getting in your eyes. It might not be a bad idea to do it outside too as the fumes are quite strong.
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