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nismo kid
05-01-2004, 11:49 AM
i need help on how to strip acrylic paint, ive tried the brake fluid but it didnt do anything, the paint is 'Halfords automotive paint' ,

pre98zetec
05-01-2004, 12:25 PM
Castrol Super Clean. Unless the paint "etched" into the plastic, There's really no way to remove it then, Have to sand it all out.

freakray
05-01-2004, 12:32 PM
Halford's automotive paint isn't acrylic, it's acrylic lacquer
How long did you leave the paint in the brake fluid, the stripping isn't instantaneous, you may need to leave it in overnight or even several days.

Of course, as Josh mentioned, if it etched the plastic(which will happen if you didn't primer), you have a whole different problem.

Toughbeard
05-01-2004, 12:35 PM
You can try the marveleous invention called "Stinca". İt removes every paint we tried, it is water based and non toxic removes even the most stubborn paints. Check www.modelciler.org

Renegade
05-01-2004, 01:09 PM
Right at this moment I'm striping the paint with DOT3 brake fluid. For now there's no visible progress but the paint is getting sticky.
Keep your fingers crossed. ;)

Howielong
05-01-2004, 02:48 PM
You can try the marveleous invention called "Stinca". İt removes every paint we tried, it is water based and non toxic removes even the most stubborn paints. Check www.modelciler.org
Is there an english site.

Toughbeard
05-02-2004, 03:43 AM
un fortunately no howielong :disappointed: but if you write to the forums in english you will get response, plus you write to the admin directly. English perfectly spoken here ;) tell them "Toughbeard" Sent you :iceslolani:

Renegade
05-02-2004, 09:37 AM
If may I jump in ... the brake fluid striped the paint completly :smile: . Than I soaked the model into water which had been added degreasing washing detergent. I let it bath for about 2 hours than changed water with a fresh one and repeated the process.
Today I took the body out and wash it under running water and put it in container to dry. Right now I was looking at the body and I think the plastic is melting. :eek7: Panel lines are melting together and plastic is kinda soft. If you press hard with a toothpick it leaves a mark - tiny hole. Similar is happening with 'rubbers' on bumpers and molded emblems.
Automotive plastic primer (I used DupliColor clear one) and paint also attacked the roof of the car - roof panel lines are off :disappoin
Now I'm soaking the body in water with added very little of washing detergent, but I think I can still see some brake fluid in door molds.

How can I wash off all the brake fluid? Is this brake fluid attacking the plastic or washing detergent? I'm also thinking about rubbing the body with salt, which 'drinks' (don't know the word) the water out?
Although the model is permanently damaged ... :banghead:

Toughbeard
05-02-2004, 11:15 AM
yes brake fluid will remove paint too (must be dot 3) but it will attack putty and cement as well. so use carefully.

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