Stripping Plastic Models
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Stripping Plastic Models
Hey guys. i was wondering what you all think is the best method to strip paint from plastic models. I use simple green for my metal models, and it works great. But when I strip the plastics it doesn't work as well and sometimes it actually melts the models a little bit. So what do you guys use to strip your plastic models?
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
Ive never had a problem with Simple Green, try diluting it a little.
The other option is to try a product called Purple Power. Its similar to Simple Green but a tad cheaper.
The other option is to try a product called Purple Power. Its similar to Simple Green but a tad cheaper.
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
I've used purple power to strip testors paint and super glue off plastic eldar and am experimenting with it an fine cast and other resins.
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
There was this thread from 09 that might be of some help: viewtopic.php?f=40&t=85428
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
I have used Purple Power and Simple Green, and have found that Dawn Power Dissolver beats the pants off both.
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
I would agree with this. I've also left plastic in this stuff for months without any ill effect.MattHoell wrote:I have used Purple Power and Simple Green, and have found that Dawn Power Dissolver beats the pants off both.
What type plastic are you trying to clean, because I haven't heard of simple green melting plastic ever.
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
They were GW plastic models. They were old though so maybe that is why. The whole model didn't melt, just the some details.borthcollective wrote:I would agree with this. I've also left plastic in this stuff for months without any ill effect.MattHoell wrote:I have used Purple Power and Simple Green, and have found that Dawn Power Dissolver beats the pants off both.
What type plastic are you trying to clean, because I haven't heard of simple green melting plastic ever.
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
I just finished using Purple Power to break down super glue.
I got some Dystopian Wars models. The flyers were glued to the posts, but the posts aren't glued to the bases. THe models are metal and the bases and posts are clear plastic. Not model plastic, but the harder type. Acrylic I think.
I left the models in the PP for about 1 week. I checked them a couple times during the week and they were sticll stuck together. On the 7th day, I tried wiggleing them again and they moved a bit. I held the metal model in 1 hand and grabbed the plastic/acrylic with a pair of pliers and twisted. The pieces seperated with out breaking.
I got some Dystopian Wars models. The flyers were glued to the posts, but the posts aren't glued to the bases. THe models are metal and the bases and posts are clear plastic. Not model plastic, but the harder type. Acrylic I think.
I left the models in the PP for about 1 week. I checked them a couple times during the week and they were sticll stuck together. On the 7th day, I tried wiggleing them again and they moved a bit. I held the metal model in 1 hand and grabbed the plastic/acrylic with a pair of pliers and twisted. The pieces seperated with out breaking.
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
Dawn Power Dissolver is my go to goop. I just found a batch of RT era GW plastics that I'd forgotten about in a jar of Dawn for two years. Paint came off easily, and no loss of detail.
One thing about plastics though, some primers chemically bond, so they won't come off entirely.
One thing about plastics though, some primers chemically bond, so they won't come off entirely.
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
One thing to remember with any of these stripping products. Never let the stripping agent dry. I have let the dawn power dissolver dry up and it becomes hard as a rock and much harder to clean. I think it was a mixture of elmers glue and super glue became a hard coat on everything, but it was hard as hell to get off after a resoak.
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
Concur. Always put a lid on your soaking jar.
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
Has anyone ever tried oil eater? I have been told it is very similar to simple green and works well.
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
Something that is pretty strong, and is good for a short time is Easy Off Oven Spray, make sure to get the fume-less or wear a good mask as it will kill you and everyone else in the room if you do not. lol I use it on my plastics, metal, and resin and it is no problem, but I also do not let it set for more than 24 hours either. I have never tried it on Finecast as that is not something I have traded for with paint on it... matter of fact I do not trade for Finecast very often at all. lol
I have never had problems with Simple Green, and I use it often as well.
These two products have different purposes though in my life. Easy Off is something I do when I want to get something done, and I have planned time to do the whole project. Simple Green is something I do a batch of, and then leave in the garage for a week or two until I get to it. After that warm water, and the mix of pipe cleaning rods and tooth brushes I have does the rest.
Anyways, I hope that helps.
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I have never had problems with Simple Green, and I use it often as well.
These two products have different purposes though in my life. Easy Off is something I do when I want to get something done, and I have planned time to do the whole project. Simple Green is something I do a batch of, and then leave in the garage for a week or two until I get to it. After that warm water, and the mix of pipe cleaning rods and tooth brushes I have does the rest.
Anyways, I hope that helps.
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Re: Stripping Plastic Models
1 of the local guys found out that simple green will melt resin, the hard way. He left it in there and forgot it was there. about 6 monthes later he found it. model was melted.
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