Warhammer overspray
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not sure if anyone can help with this - one of the kids got a bit carried away with spraying on the undercoat onto one of his models, I usually do this for them but he persuaded me to let him do it this time.
Basically he has sprayed it so thick in places that all the detail is lost.
So my question is how to remove the paint without also damaging the plastic underneath - any ideas anyone?
Basically he has sprayed it so thick in places that all the detail is lost.
So my question is how to remove the paint without also damaging the plastic underneath - any ideas anyone?
x5x3 said:
not sure if anyone can help with this - one of the kids got a bit carried away with spraying on the undercoat onto one of his models, I usually do this for them but he persuaded me to let him do it this time.
Basically he has sprayed it so thick in places that all the detail is lost.
So my question is how to remove the paint without also damaging the plastic underneath - any ideas anyone?
What type of paint is it?Basically he has sprayed it so thick in places that all the detail is lost.
So my question is how to remove the paint without also damaging the plastic underneath - any ideas anyone?
Brake fluid is always pretty useful - leave the part to soak for a couple of days followed by a bit of toothbrush and detergent action.
x5x3 said:
it is a plastic model - manticore I believe, sort of Lehman Russ with lots of missiles I am told (I'm probably speaking crap!)
we have tried hot water and a brush and also Mr Muscle and a brush
Whatever you try - you'll have to leave it a while to soften the paint. I removed paint from a model car body by pasting it in brake fluid and sealing it a plastic bag for a week.we have tried hot water and a brush and also Mr Muscle and a brush
There are some special model paint removal products as well which you can usually find in model shops. I've used a product called Modelstrip a number of times and it does work. However, it is geared towards taking enamel paint off metal or polystyrene plastic. I don't know if it would work on other forms of plastic such as polurethane or on resins.
Like brake fluid, Modelstrip is coated all over the model and then the model placed in a plastic bag and left - usually for 24 hours. The model can then be rinsed under a tap and most of the paint will just wash away.
Like brake fluid, Modelstrip is coated all over the model and then the model placed in a plastic bag and left - usually for 24 hours. The model can then be rinsed under a tap and most of the paint will just wash away.
Eric Mc said:
There are some special model paint removal products as well which you can usually find in model shops. I've used a product called Modelstrip a number of times and it does work. However, it is geared towards taking enamel paint off metal or polystyrene plastic. I don't know if it would work on other forms of plastic such as polurethane or on resins.
Like brake fluid, Modelstrip is coated all over the model and then the model placed in a plastic bag and left - usually for 24 hours. The model can then be rinsed under a tap and most of the paint will just wash away.
Yup, I've used that too, but IIRC it was fairly expensive and functionally seemed exactly the same as brake fluid (not that I compared the price of brake fluid - I usually have some laying around in the garage). IIRC Modelstrip was a paste, and was easier to keep in contact with the surface of the model than brake fluid?Like brake fluid, Modelstrip is coated all over the model and then the model placed in a plastic bag and left - usually for 24 hours. The model can then be rinsed under a tap and most of the paint will just wash away.
Yes, Modelstrip is a paste. Apart from the cost, the other major drawback is that over time, it dries out in the tub and you rarely get to use up a whole tub before it goes hard - making it even less cost effective.
I tried using brake fluid as well but it wasn't as good. There could have been two reasons for that. It was fairly old brake fluid and I know it changes over time so maybe its stripping ability had waned. I also probably washed it off the model too quickly.
I tried using brake fluid as well but it wasn't as good. There could have been two reasons for that. It was fairly old brake fluid and I know it changes over time so maybe its stripping ability had waned. I also probably washed it off the model too quickly.
I'd be careful using brake fluid on a plastic model as it can make it go a bit soft, normally I'd use brake fluid on a metal model.
Dettol is what I normally use, then scrub the models with an old toothbrush. If the paint is really thick you might be able to pick the worst off with your nails as a lot of undercoats are quite plasticity.
Dettol is what I normally use, then scrub the models with an old toothbrush. If the paint is really thick you might be able to pick the worst off with your nails as a lot of undercoats are quite plasticity.
The_Jackal said:
Cant you just use some of the paint thinners and give it a scrub with a toothbrush.
It will probably dissolve the surface of the plastic if it's 'enamel'. Even if it's *fully* cured acrylic, water or Isopropyl alcohol won't touch it short-term either. If acrylic has just been applied, you can wipe it of with Isopropyl Alcohol without any major worries. All depends on the specific paint and the specific plastic though.
Here's another idea - IIRC I think "RedFirecracker" suggested it for me to remove paint from photo-etch:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=3932&...
Fibreglass pencil. It acts on plastic like a wire brush does on metal. Produces loads of very unpleasant debris, but is very effective.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=3932&...
Fibreglass pencil. It acts on plastic like a wire brush does on metal. Produces loads of very unpleasant debris, but is very effective.
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