Vifam7 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I need some help guys. I messed up using gloss enamel spray paint. It laid on waaay too thick and it looks like crap. It's not fully cured yet so I'm wondering if it's possible to strip it off. Advise appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiryu Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Spray Easy-Off all over the part and stick in in a zip lock bag overnight. That should do it easily. If not, doing the same with brake fluid will take it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Spray Easy-Off all over the part and stick in in a zip lock bag overnight. That should do it easily. If not, doing the same with brake fluid will take it off. Is Easy-Off available at the supermarket? This stuff won't melt the plastic will it? Just wondering if it'll be safe for me to spray it on tonight and come back to it 7pm tomorrow night. I got work to go to in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiryu Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Is Easy-Off available at the supermarket? This stuff won't melt the plastic will it? Just wondering if it'll be safe for me to spray it on tonight and come back to it 7pm tomorrow night. I got work to go to in the morning. Yup. You can find it in most grocery stores. It won't melt the plastic. I've let my stuff sit for days and it was fine. The paint will just kind of dissolve. Use an old toothbrush to get into panel lines or cracks of necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Yup. You can find it in most grocery stores. It won't melt the plastic. I've let my stuff sit for days and it was fine. The paint will just kind of dissolve. Use an old toothbrush to get into panel lines or cracks of necessary. Fantastic! Many many thanks. You just saved me from ordering parts at HLJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroRay Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) Easy-off can damage plastic, craze the surface, and make smaller surfaces brittle in my experience. I use Brake Fluid. Buy some automotive brake fluid and a $1 plastic shoebox. Soak the parts in the fluid overnight (it won't affect the plastic), and scrub under running water with a stiff brush. Be sure to wear rubber gloves. Might take a couple applications. You may need to soak a paper towel in the fluid and drape it over it if the part tends to float to the surface. You can also re-use the fluid. Additionally, you can get all this stuff at a Dollar Tree store, so you can have the whole project materials list done for $4-5 dollars. Edited January 26, 2010 by AcroRay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amirn Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I agree with AcroRay. Brake Fluid overnight does it for me for the tough jobs, have had to let soak twice one time, but it works great. I have used Oven Off and it is pretty quick compared to Brake Fluid, but is strong and quite hazardous to your lungs. Brake Fluid can be put in a bowl and just sit their without as much worry as Oven Off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 I put the parts in Easy-Off last night. Seems to be working. The paint is has gotten soft but still takes some scraping to get it off. I think I'll let it soak for one more night and see what happens. Next time I'll try brake fluid. Thanks for the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I put the parts in Easy-Off last night. Seems to be working. The paint is has gotten soft but still takes some scraping to get it off. I think I'll let it soak for one more night and see what happens. Next time I'll try brake fluid. Thanks for the tips. warm water and old tooth brush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hey guys, the Easy-Off worked! 2 nights in the Easy-Off made the paint very soggy loose. Some scrubbing under warm water followed by a bit of sanding got it done. The Easy-Off didn't seem to affect the plastic. Could be that the plastic on this Bandai kit is made of tougher stuff. Nevertheless, I'll try brake fluid the next time I screw up. Thank you all for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) quick note on brake fluid for stripping paint: DO NOT USE DOT-2 BRAKE FLUID. IT WILL MELT THE PLASTIC DOT-3 is safe on just about everything as far as I can tell. DOT-4 is safe on ABS and polystyrene, but will soften/melt resin. :edit: also I think most newer Bandai kits are made from ABS. ABS is less chemically sensitive than polystyrene so it holds up to oven cleaner better. I would still avoid the oven cleaner though. Toxic aerosol=bad times. Edited January 30, 2010 by anime52k8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Don't forget good ole' Pinesol! You can safely soak it overnight. I've used it on plastic and actual aircraft parts. I think they really meant "solvent" in Pinesol. - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yep, Pinesol it is for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amirn Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 It has been a while since I have had to, but I will have to try Pinesol next time I need to remove paint again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I've used several different things... 1. Scalecoat - Works well on 1/55 and similar "smooth" surfaces. By rubbing, you can remove some paints in as little as five minutes, with just a heavily doused cotton swab. Just don't rub too hard or you will mar the surface. 2. GooGone - Same as scale coat. 3. Orange Floor Cleaner - Will strip paint off a 1/48 (or most anything) without discoloring or harming the plastic, given about 1 month in a OFC bath. Plus it leaves a nice scent. 4. Simple Green - Will strip the paint off anything given a long period of time (approx 1 month). Not only will it completely remove paint, it will not harm the plastic. Also, it will remove old stuck on paint on plastic handled paint brushes and return the bristles to normal, just be sure not to soak wooden handled brushes as the Simple Green will bloat the handle. Oh, and it leaves a nice scent. Always remember wash off anything you use to remove paint before priming or the resutls could be disasterous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amirn Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Thanks for the tips nightmare, I will definitely try some of these. Especially for the paint brushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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