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Starfury Lieutenant Commander
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:30 pm Post subject: Too lazy to search the info: stripping paint |
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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. |
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Scoutdad Commodore
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 4754 Location: Middle Tennessee
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
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djdood Commodore
Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 3413 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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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 Commander
Joined: 27 Sep 2008 Posts: 578 Location: Lafayette, LA
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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What about acetone for metal minis? I seem to recall a past post about that. |
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Scoutdad Commodore
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:46 am Post subject: |
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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... ] Federation Heavy Cruiser in for 24+ hours - it's still a whole mini when I remove it...
not that I've ever done that... _________________ Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
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Sgt_G Commander
Joined: 07 Oct 2006 Posts: 529 Location: Offutt AFB, Nebraska
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:22 am Post subject: |
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Obviously, one would not use these techniques on the PLASTIC minis! _________________ Garth L. Getgen
Master Sgt, US Air Force, Retired -- 1981-2007 -- 1W091A |
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Starfury Lieutenant Commander
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:32 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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OGOPTIMUS Captain
Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 980
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:08 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ O.G. OPTIMUS
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Starfury Lieutenant Commander
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:39 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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Paul B Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 27 Dec 2006 Posts: 240
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:09 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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Scoutdad Commodore
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 4754 Location: Middle Tennessee
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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Sgt_G wrote: | Obviously, one would not use these techniques on the PLASTIC minis! |
Actually, Garth - I do use Easy OFF on the plastic minis. Never had a problem before... _________________ Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
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Sneaky Scot Commander
Joined: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 475 Location: Tintern, Monmouthshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Nothing is quite as persuasive as a disruptor pistol on slow burn and a rotisserie...... |
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malleman Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 307 Location: Lafayette, LA
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:31 am Post subject: |
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I use dot 3 break fluid to strip the paint off my minis(plastic and metal). |
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mjwest Commodore
Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Posts: 4075 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:08 am Post subject: |
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Starfury wrote: | I have some easy off in the garage I use to clean the BBQ. |
Wait, wait, wait ...
You actually clean your BBQ!? Really?
I just turn it up to full blast and close the lid for a few minutes, and char the remains. Next time a little wire brushing to knock off any remaining chars, and I'm good to go! _________________
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Scoutdad Commodore
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 4754 Location: Middle Tennessee
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:58 am Post subject: |
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I like your style, Mike... that sounds like the way I clean my grill. _________________ Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
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