I could CRY!! But it's fixable...

gabbadude · 10-19-2005, 04:28 PM

Look what happened

It can be fixed because it is a clean break. Thanks goodness. But I think it is because I used Dot4 brake fluid.

I read on this forum that one should not use DOT4 brake fluid.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ht=brake+fluid

Please can someone update the FAQ's to say this specific fact. It could be potentially dangerous for modellers!!

Please Please Moderators. Update the FAQ!!

~* gabbadude *~

Vric · 10-19-2005, 04:50 PM

It look much more like a bad luck. I have read many success story with Dot4 brake fluid.

gabbadude · 10-19-2005, 05:02 PM

well, It seems to have weakened the body somehow. I mean, how does something like this happen. I was very careful...

Jaymes · 10-19-2005, 05:13 PM

musta made it brittle. It looks like you can glue it together and use putty/sanding

p9o1r1sche · 10-19-2005, 05:15 PM

Looks like the same thing that happened when I used Castrol Super Clean to remove Tamiya spray paint from a Tamiya body. It seemed to make the plastic much more brittle and pieces flaked off. I will never use CSC again.

gabbadude · 10-19-2005, 05:19 PM

Yeah, brittle is the word. I have just laid down some putty. will sand it tommorrow. Thank goodness it was a clean break. I will keep you posted.

D_LaMz · 10-19-2005, 07:16 PM

now make a progress thread!

MPWR · 10-19-2005, 07:32 PM

Gee, did I say something about 99% isopropyl being safer...?

CADguy · 10-19-2005, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPWR

Gee, did I say something about 99% isopropyl being safer...?

91% alcohol is what I use, and have never had a problem.

It's much safer for your health than some of these harsh chemicals people resort to. It works quickly, and it's cheap!!!

RallyRaider · 10-20-2005, 01:02 AM

How did you fix the break? If I were you I'd use some kind of reinforcement so it doesn't happen again.
I know oven cleaner can make the plastic brittle, I suppose brake fluid could do the same if left immersed too long.

gabbadude · 10-20-2005, 01:05 AM

MPWR, We can't read EVERY single thread in here. Some people recommend brake fluid and others recommend isopropyl. I can't use both. I had to choose. this DOT4 and DOT3 things should be added in the FAQ. If it was then I might not have had a problem. People need to know this. I can't get CSC where I live. Noone sells it.

So try and understand and give me a break...

gionc · 10-20-2005, 02:01 AM

I never had problems with DOT3 brake fluid, 24 Hrs immersion, safe also on transparents. Only problem is that go dirty use by use: someone filter that stuff?

gabbadude · 10-20-2005, 04:28 AM

I will definitely try DOT3 next time

klutz_100 · 10-20-2005, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabbadude

MPWR, We can't read EVERY single thread in here. Some people recommend brake fluid and others recommend isopropyl. I can't use both. I had to choose. this DOT4 and DOT3 things should be added in the FAQ. If it was then I might not have had a problem. People need to know this. I can't get CSC where I live. Noone sells it.

chill out dude...
MPWR and many others have shared too much of their invaluable experience with us to warrant wrist slapping.

I'm sorry to hear about your trouble but glad to hear you can fix it. I've used DOT3 and 4 (more times than I care to think about

) without any trouble. Although your problem illustrates the truth in the saying "test it first" if you are trying something for the first time.

Is the kit a Revell by any chance?
I seem to recall some fairly recent threads about some newer Revell kits being made in China with a new plastic that is reacting badly to some paints and primers. If so, maybe it ALSO reacts to DOT fluid too? If you are interested, a search should locate the threads for you (might also throw up Isopropyl

)

Good luck with the rest of the build and look forward to seeing it finished

sjelic · 10-20-2005, 05:27 AM

To bad, I to always use brake fluid, DOT4 to be exact, never ever did I had a problem with plastic parts. I do leave it only that long when I see paint strip (usualy if it is fresh paint 3-4 hours).
Resin is something different, never use brake fluid on resin, only owen cleaner.
Something else comes to my mind, did the body had tension when it was in BF bath (I mean did it float in it or you fixed it somehow) because from the picture it looks slightly warped.

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