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Removing finger nail polish ?


Ferrari TR
09-16-2005, 09:46 PM
I've got a finger nail polish paint job that I may need to strip.
It really depends on how much damage I do to the finish cleaning up the junk in the top coat. The base is Cobra Colors acrylic lacquer with VX under that.
What works for you?
:p

MPWR
09-17-2005, 07:12 AM
Haven't ever used nail polish, but the first thing I'd try is 99% isopropyl alcohol. I'd be surprised if it doesn't work.

hks_kansei
09-17-2005, 07:16 AM
nail polish remover that is safe for fake nails will work and SHOULDNT damage the plastic.

it should say "non-acetone"

freakray
09-17-2005, 09:23 AM
Non-acetone nail polish remove can still damage plastic models.

proosen
09-17-2005, 10:29 AM
If all else fails try the good old brake fluid bath. Test on a scrap piece first as it can melt some plastics. Don't ask how I know this.

Niclas

CADguy
09-17-2005, 11:00 AM
Use alcohol. Put it in a sealable container, and let it soak for 2 hours. It will come off with an old toothbrush with ease. I just stripped a Cobra Colors paint job off of my Ferrari F355 down to bare plastic using 91% isopropyl alcohol. It had CC VX primer on it as well.

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