Druna Skass Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 I just got a VF-11 that I plan to customize. Thing is, how do I get the paint off the diecast legs since the plastic parts are so close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 I just got a VF-11 that I plan to customize. Thing is, how do I get the paint off the diecast legs since the plastic parts are so close? Might as well dissasemble the legs and strip the diecast pieces individually. It'll be safer that way... Be sure to take pictures of how everything goes together just to make the re-assembly process easier. However, if you don't want to take things apart, you can wrap the plastic parts in masking tape and sand the metal parts down to the bare metal. The masking tape will protect the plastic from getting any marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druna Skass Posted October 20, 2003 Author Share Posted October 20, 2003 When sanding do I need to use any type of chemicals first or just go ahead and sand way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom64ss Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 I'd disassemble the toy and soak the metal parts in pine-sol. That should take the paint off really good. Make sure to wash off all pine-sol before using metal primer. Scuffing up the metal a little helps the new primer and paint hold better too. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 I just got a VF-11 that I plan to customize. Thing is, how do I get the paint off the diecast legs since the plastic parts are so close? > just got a VF-11 that I plan to customize. Thing is, how do I get the paint off the diecast legs since the plastic parts are so close? I would go with Pine-sol. I just modded a Jetfire and used Pine Sol for everything. The Metal came clean with minimal brushing with an old toothbrush and the paint came off the plastic without damaging it. It did require more time in the Pine Sol and a little more brushing, but it did come out fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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