Supertaquito Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Hey guys, I am getting back into the hobby with a P-51 from tamiya and loads of aftermarket, but I cannot remember for the life of me what to dip the parts in when cleaning.. what method do you use to clean of the release agent on resin parts? Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) Water and dish washing detergent, same as plastic. One assembled, I also prepare the part/model for painting with a quick isopropyl swab using qtips or paper towels. Always make sure you place the resin bits in precisely the right position when using CA. I've even had the thicker/slower stuff set up in·stant·ly... BTW, if you're using the Aires wheel wells, be prepared to greatly thin down both the plastic and resin. Edited August 3, 2014 by David N Lombard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Supertaquito Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Water and dish washing detergent, same as plastic. One assembled, I also prepare the part/model for painting with a quick isopropyl swab using qtips or paper towels. Always make sure you place the resin bits in precisely the right position when using CA. I've even had the thicker/slower stuff set up in·stant·ly... BTW, if you're using the Aires wheel wells, be prepared to greatly thin down both the plastic and resin. Thanks for the reply! I opted for the Vector Wheel wells. The only Aires piece is the cockpit which I think is a pig to fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triarius Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Simple Green and water, 1:1: scrub, rinse. If they still smell like something organic, soak a few hours, scrub, and rinse. If they still smell, return and exchange. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I used to use acetone on resin parts, there are so many release agents now its hard to keep track of who uses what but acetone removes them all. Acetone and a soft brush should encourage the release agent to give up its hold. Air dry (wont take but a few seconds and try not to touch it as finger oils can be just as bad on a resin piece that has just been stripped of any dirty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcflyerguy Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 An ultrasonic cleaner may be an option as well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 A shot of Badger (also SprayCraft) airbrush cleaner, the rattlecan variety. This is practically a WMD on plastic, but PUR seems immune. It will shift anything (with a little help from a soft toothbrush around the details), but dries quickly so a sloosh in warm water immediately afterwards to stop any 'tide marks' is in order. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlicari Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Like Tririus, I use Simple Green and water, and gently scrub with an old toothbrush. Beware of using dish soap as most have some sort of lotion added (I had paint adhesion problems until I switched to Simple Green). Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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