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01-28-2006, 05:15 PM | #1 | |
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brake fluid and clear parts.
Hi all. I have a R34 GTR which i built a few years back but im not very happy with the paint job. (i didnt spray the body. tried to paint it by hand) If i leave it to soak in brake fluid will it damage the clear parts that have already been fitted? (eg windscreen ect)
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01-28-2006, 05:38 PM | #2 | |
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
Previous threads about the subject have warned to be careful with the clear parts.
You could always remove the clear parts before stripping the paint.
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01-28-2006, 06:14 PM | #3 | |
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
im a bit worried about braking the window part if i try to remove it.
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
What kind of glue did you use to put it in?
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
just normal hobby glue. Tamyia brand
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01-28-2006, 09:07 PM | #6 | |
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
Forget the brake fluid.
Why do people still think this is a good way of stripping paint from plastic? Yes, it will remove paint- but it's not plastic safe. You may get lucky, or you may get a nasty surprise. Why risk it? Use automotive degreaser (Castrol Super Clean, Purple Power, Simple Green), or 99% isopropyl alcohol. Safe, cheap (especially the alcohol), effective, and likely won't take years off your life. Your choice.
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
i have never thought to use alcohol. will it damage the clear parts?
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
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What did you paint with?
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
tamiya paint. sprayed over with clear
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
Acrylic, enamel, or laquer?
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
acrylic paint. with tamiya clear gloss sprayed over the top.
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
Easy. Tamiya acrylics can be quickly and safely stripped with any number of things. Window cleaner, automotive cleaner/degreaser, and alcohol will all work very well. Go to a grocery store, get a bottle of 99% or 91% isopropyl alcohol, and it'll take it right off. Leave it in a covered container over night (I like the cheap reusable/recyclable leftover containers, also at the grocery), and the plastic will be as clean as when you started the kit.
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
cool. i will give it a go. it will strip off the clear that was sprayed over the top of the paint as well?
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Re: brake fluid and clear parts.
Yes, it'll take the clear off too. If it's laquer clear, it may protect the paint undernieth it for a little while, but the alcohol will take it off. If the clear is acrylic, it will all come off pretty quickly. Isopropyl will even strip Tamiya primer.
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