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Removing paint on Takara 1/144 AH-1W kit


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Hi. I need advice on how to remove the paint on my Takara 1/144 AH-1W (got it for a trade) kit. Tamiya, Gunze lacquer thinners and even Magic stripper won't work. Anyone?

My friend who traded it did a different way. Maybe anyone out there have some other techniques? Or just apply primer over it and then paint?

Thank you

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Drop it in a zip lock bag, and cover with Brake Fluid, it'll be clean by the next day.

The paint should just wipe off, when cleaned with soap and water.

I would not recommend trying to strip with any type of Lacquer or paint thinner, Lacquer thinner surly will melt your plastic.

Curt

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Spejic, isopropyl alcohol will do? How about the clear part? I guess I should spare the clear part. As you know guys, this is a pre-painted, assembled kit.

Yes, I used 91% but I'm not sure it matters much. I did it to the clear parts as well, and I don't see any fogging or other damage.

I disassembled mine, but if you want to do that it might be better to do it after the paint is removed.

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Yes, I used 91% but I'm not sure it matters much. I did it to the clear parts as well, and I don't see any fogging or other damage.

I disassembled mine, but if you want to do that it might be better to do it after the paint is removed.

-alcohol did not work on mine. Maybe because I only use 70%. Disassembling the kit might be hard for me though. The kit is too freakin' hard! I guess this is a vinyl.

I'll try other ways to remove the paint. Thanks for the tips!

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  • 3 weeks later...

Wege, it is glued together. I used a brand new razor blade to disassemble mine. And while I did get it apart. I also managed to curse up a 'wild blue streak' and get some nice cuts to my fingers. It was not an easy process.

Matt

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