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Alcohol instead of soapy water to clean minis
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 12:23 am
by kturock
I've always used soapy water on metal and resin minis to ensure that all of the chemicals are removed.
I just tried alcohol instead.
It dries faster and I can get straight to painting.
Has anyone else tried it?
Re: Alcohol instead of soapy water to clean minis
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 3:06 am
by spacehippy23
Prolly breaks down anything thats on it better too.
Re: Alcohol instead of soapy water to clean minis
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 5:40 pm
by YoungWolf777
I've done both. I have lots of IPA on hand for my 3D printers. The thing to watch out for with IPA is to make sure it's clean. If it's dirty it will leave deposits behind when it evaporates. That and the obvious safety factors of open flames, ventilation, etc.
Re: Alcohol instead of soapy water to clean minis
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 6:24 pm
by kturock
YoungWolf777 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 12, 2026 5:40 pm
That and the obvious safety factors of open flames, ventilation, etc.
not mixing up with your coffee cup. lol
Re: Alcohol instead of soapy water to clean minis
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2026 12:42 am
by YoungWolf777
kturock wrote: ↑Thu Feb 12, 2026 6:24 pm
YoungWolf777 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 12, 2026 5:40 pm
That and the obvious safety factors of open flames, ventilation, etc.
not mixing up with your coffee cup. lol
That too.
Re: Alcohol instead of soapy water to clean minis
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2026 12:42 am
by YoungWolf777
IPA is also a great paint stripper FWIW.
Re: Alcohol instead of soapy water to clean minis
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2026 2:33 am
by kturock
97% is best