Warhammer overspray

[Eric Mc]

dr_gn said:

Eric Mc said:

He's not trying to remove paint actually - but glue.

Huh?

x5x3 said:

So my question is how to remove the paint without also damaging the plastic underneath - any ideas anyone?

I got confused (easy at my age) with the thread on the acrylic glue removal.

[kenny Chim 4]

Eric Mc said:

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've had the same 100ml tub of Modelstrip for at least 12 years. If/when the contents dry out, just top up with water, leave for a day or so and then stir. It's then instantly brought back to useful life.

[Eric Mc]

Good tip.

I'll bear it in mind next time I have call to make use of the stuff.

[x5x3]

just wanted to say thanks to all those who posted (and those who emailed me) - this is definitely one of the more helpful sections on here!

[gruffgriff]

On a related note; I`ve had very safe results stripping Halfords acrylic aerosol paint off plastic with surgical spirit from the pharmacy - an isopropyl alcohol alternative. One needs to soak the painted item - I use an old sealable ice cream tub bath. I have repainted models, one I`ve calculated is over 8 years old, on the shelf showing no signs of cracking/lifting/leaching. I have a Tamiya Renault 5 Turbo body in there, for the second bloody time, as I type. Repost of (poor) pic, but the yellow one was black until I stumbled on the aftermarket decals:

[Mr Dave]

If it's warhammer paints then fairy powerspray is ideal, works quickly and doesn't damage the plastic, my brother got me to do a load of figures and it was fine. I did water it down just in case for some more delicate models. Just spray on and rub with a toothbrush and hey presto.

[x5x3]

Mr Dave said:

If it's warhammer paints then fairy powerspray is ideal, works quickly and doesn't damage the plastic, my brother got me to do a load of figures and it was fine. I did water it down just in case for some more delicate models. Just spray on and rub with a toothbrush and hey presto.

this one didn't work, even left it on for 30 mins and it did not even scratch the surface!

[Anthony Micallef]

I was going to suggest Fairy Power Spray as ive been given this advise on another modelling forum. This method does work on acrylic paint, however you need to pop the model/part in a plastic bag (say a freezer bag) and leave it for a couple of hours, not just 30 mins.

Give this a go and you may find it works.

Edited by Anthony Micallef on Monday 16th August 10:45

[x5x3]

thanks - will try that

[rich1231]

Mr Dave said:

If it's warhammer paints then fairy powerspray is ideal, works quickly and doesn't damage the plastic, my brother got me to do a load of figures and it was fine. I did water it down just in case for some more delicate models. Just spray on and rub with a toothbrush and hey presto.

It its the primer then its not Acrylic.

[x5x3]

rich1231 said:

Mr Dave said:

If it's warhammer paints then fairy powerspray is ideal, works quickly and doesn't damage the plastic, my brother got me to do a load of figures and it was fine. I did water it down just in case for some more delicate models. Just spray on and rub with a toothbrush and hey presto.

It its the primer then its not Acrylic.

yes it is the white primer, I also tried the fibreglass brush which did not even dent it!