Nitromors on Resin

[Jonty355]

Hi, quick question. Can you use nitromors paint remover on resin models? I recently bought a Spark 1:43 scale TVR Cerbera model that I would like to personalise like I have done with other models but these have all been diecast.

Also, is there anything else I should be taking into account whilst stripping and repainting a resin model?

[Red Firecracker]

Personally, I wouldn't. Been there, done that, bought a lot of filler. However, that was in the days of 'proper' paint stripper that really worked, so the newer EU friendly stuff might be more gentle on the resin, but I still wouldn't.

Brake fluid, oven cleaner or Modelstrip would be my preferred initial methods, but always test first.

[Jonty355]

Ah, ok.

Dont suppose you've ever tried spraying over a painted model with fine modelling primer then paint? Any ideas if that works?

[Red Firecracker]

You could do, but it's not something I'd ever consider, especially at 1:43 scale. Factory paint finishes tend to be on the heavy side, masking up the fine detail, so in 99% of cases stripping off that factory paint leaves a much better model. It's things like the crispness of lines and angles, they tend to get softened by heavy paint.

Applying more paint over the top of the existing is just going to exasperate that.

[Jonty355]

The spark TVR Cerbera is actually a brilliant fininsh and not at all heavy like the majority of models. In some ways it'll be a shame to change it. But I like my models to match my full size cars!

[Red Firecracker]

Trust me, you'll be amazed. However, normally when stripping the paint from Spark models you'll find you need to fill quite a few blow holes in the resin.

If you do decide to paint over the original finish, be sure to get a good key for the new paint with a Scotch pad. Also, test your primer, colour and clear (if used) to see if you get any reaction.

[Jonty355]

Cheers for the pointers. Will let you know how I get one. I think going over the top of the paint is probably going to be the best method by the sounds of things