DougE Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I was sure I posted this before, but I could not find it, unless it was on a different site. Oh well. I've got Academy's 1/350 scale RMS Titanic that I purchased many years ago and did start it at one point. But I had used enamels and well, at that time my painting skills were not that great. I only got a couple of deck pieces painted in the 'wood' color but wish to start over. Anyone have any ideas about how to clean the old paint off and restart? Or should I just find a good primer and go from there? Thanks, Doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris L Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Go to the drug store and get you a bottle of 91% alcohol . It should just brush it right off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shake zula the mic rula Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) Go to the drug store and get you a bottle of 91% alcohol . It should just brush it right off. This, so much this. 91% isopropyl alcohol is like a thermonuclear bomb when it comes to removing paint. Plus it's dirt cheap. I use it to clean my airbrush all the time. Edited September 18, 2014 by shake zula the mic rula Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spejic Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I agree, but depending on the paint it might take more effort. I wanted to remove the (water-based acrylic) paint from a prepainted model, and it took a week of soaking in 91% and then some firm toothbrushing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) Go to the drug store and get you a bottle of 91% alcohol . It should just brush it right off. I dont think this will work on enamel paint i use oven cleaner to strip enamel or car brake fluid. but dont leave that stuff on too long it will soften the plastic. when using oven cleaner i normally spray , brush with an old tooth brush, rinse , repeat has needed Edited September 19, 2014 by Neo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Isopropyl Alcohol will have little to no effect on old dried on enamel paint, that's why you weather with non compatible bases, so that you don't remove the previous layer of paint. You could soak the decks in Odorless Mineral Spirits, and use a soft toothbrush to work the paint loose. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacStingy Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 +1 for Easy Off oven cleaner. you can even get low odour which is much friendlier to use. Spray it on, leave it a while and use an old toothbrush on it. Works like a charm. Cheers Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I dont think this will work on enamel paint i use oven cleaner to strip enamel or car brake fluid. but dont leave that stuff on too long it will soften the plastic. when using oven cleaner i normally spray , brush with an old tooth brush, rinse , repeat has needed These are the two I recommend also, one other trick you can do is when spraying oven cleaner, cover the parts with plastic wrap, it will slow down the evaporation and allow the cleaner a longer working time. Brake fluid, If the part will fit in a zip lock bag, I'll drop it in one, add a bit of fluid, squeeze out as much air as possible (you can submerge the bag in water to purge the air out also), this will allow the fluid to contact all areas of the part, and requires less fluid. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary D Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I use an engine degreaser you get from Walmart in the automotive section called Super Clean. It comes in a purple container. It was originally made by Castrol but someone else makes it now. It's very popular amongst model car builders for stripping away paint. I found that it only leaves behind the stain colour from your primer. No big deal as you are going to prime over top of that anyway. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkJester Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Anybody ever try "Purple Power"? I understand it works pretty well. It will even remove the "Chrome" plating from plastic parts. The Model Car guys use it all the time. I think they sell it at "The Wal-Mart" It might be the same stuff that Gary is talking about. and yah, I checked they do sell it at "The Wal-Mart" Jester As always YMMV, No responsibility for explosions, rotate your tires, I Make no recommendations as to the quality...blah blah blah, lawyer speak, leagleze, blah, blah blah...Probably only happened that one time... Edited October 8, 2014 by DarkJester Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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