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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 20 2011, 06:54 PM (473 Views) | |
| Deleted User | Sep 20 2011, 06:54 PM Post #1 |
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Im just wondering how you guys remove the paint from a model. I brushe nitromors onto the last model i did and that got it off, but im doing a mk2 now and its not getting the paint off in around the engine bay. Do you put the whole model into a container of it or use something else entirely. Also what do you use to remove paint from a plastic model without it melting like the guy from robocop? |
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2011, 06:58 PM Post #2 |
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For models I normally put it in a container an poor nitromors over it Plastics, acetone free nail varnish remover |
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2011, 06:58 PM Post #3 |
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Hey mate I always use nitromors? If the first lot hasn't got it off I'd just keep putting more and more on? Always works for me!! As for the plastic use acitone free nail varnish remover as that will get the paint off but not melt the model |
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2011, 07:07 PM Post #4 |
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Nitromore's is crap now, B&Q's own stuff is cheaper and better. Bread baking trays make good baths, leave in over night job done.
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2011, 07:17 PM Post #5 |
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Has anyone ever used brake fluid to strip it. Ive heard you can use it to strip both metal and plastic kits |
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2011, 07:24 PM Post #6 |
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I tried that on a mk2 mate was useless!! just softened the paint a tiny bit!! |
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2011, 08:03 PM Post #7 |
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If you've got a B&Q close by, get their own Paint and Varnish remover. It comes in a white bottle and is about £6.50. It'll take all the paint off any part of the model mate. I don't use anything else |
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2011, 09:27 PM Post #8 |
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Thanks guys Just one last question. Can the B&Q stuff be left open to the air, or does it need to be have a cover over it |
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2011, 09:36 PM Post #9 |
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Not sure, I put clingfilm over it just to keep dust out, as I had it in the work shop.
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2011, 10:57 PM Post #10 |
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I've left mine outside for over 2 days mate. It doesn't go off like Nitromors |
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2011, 11:01 PM Post #11 |
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Thats good to know. ![]()
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2011, 11:12 PM Post #12 |
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Full of useless knowledge me :) |
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| Deleted User | Sep 21 2011, 05:02 PM Post #13 |
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Got some store brand stufff today, not from B&Q but a local motor store. Definatly got the kick nitromors is lacking. Thanks guys |
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