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Starfury · Lieutenant Commander Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 302

Hi, I have some old mini's that I need to strip the paint off of. I've used Jasco paint stripper in the past.

1. It eats the paint off almost immediately
2. Even with rubber gloves it causes my skin to tingle/burn

I need to find something that's a bit less toxic to soak the paint off. I'm sure at least one person here can help. I think simple green was mentioned in the past but can't remember.

Scoutdad · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:15 pm Post subject:

Tom: I use Easy OFF! brand oven cleaner. I have an old stainless steel bowl I found at a yard sale, drop in the mini, shoot it with Easy OFF andwalk away for an hour or two... of course, due to the fumes - this should be done outside.

It's cheap, easy (off), and readily available.
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djdood · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:24 pm Post subject:

Yes, given enough time undiluted Simple Green will strip most paint. It works best on acrylic and recent paint. It often isn't enough against enamel that's had a few years to cure.
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wedge_hammersteel · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:32 pm Post subject:

What about acetone for metal minis? I seem to recall a past post about that.

Scoutdad · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:46 am Post subject:

Not sure about acetone - but I've used methyl-ethyl ketone to strip paint from metal minis in the past; although, again - I now use plain old, lemon scented Easy OFF! even for metal minis.

It's strong enough to remove the paint, but even if I get busy and leave a styrene [that's plastic... Wink

] Federation Heavy Cruiser in for 24+ hours - it's still a whole mini when I remove it...

not that I've ever done that... Rolling Eyes

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Sgt_G · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:22 am Post subject:

Obviously, one would not use these techniques on the PLASTIC minis!
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Starfury · Lieutenant Commander Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 302

I have some easy off in the garage I use to clean the BBQ. I'll use that on the few I need to strip.

OGOPTIMUS · Captain Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 980

Simple green works just fine on plastics (I've left things in for weeks before), but I would advise no more than 4 or 5 days at the most.

JASCO will eat plastic for lunch.
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Starfury · Lieutenant Commander Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 302

All the stuff I need to strip are lead (Kryomek and a few FC ships) so I'll give the easy off a shot. I don't have any plastic ships so having them melt won't be an issue.

Paul B · Lieutenant Commander Joined: 27 Dec 2006 Posts: 240

Just use PineSol cleaner. Soak it in there for like 24 hours and then use a toothbrush and water or whatever to get the paint off.

Scoutdad · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:20 pm Post subject:

Sneaky Scot · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:57 pm Post subject:

What do UK-based painting gurus suggest for stripping miniatures? I don't think I've ever seen Easy OFF in our shops.

Also, what works well on coated miniatures? Any suggestions greatfully received.
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malleman · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:31 am Post subject:

I use dot 3 break fluid to strip the paint off my minis(plastic and metal).

mjwest · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:08 am Post subject:

Scoutdad · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:58 am Post subject:

I like your style, Mike... that sounds like the way I clean my grill.
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