help on removing enamel paint

i just tried something new i painted my supra with a enamel, and so far im not liking the way it looks, the paint is really rough, and it takes a very long time to harden. im thinking about taking it off and going back to tamiya paint in the can. is there something i can use to take off the enamel w/o melting or deforming the plastic? and im not very good at sanding, so i dont think i want to try that and possibly ruin the model

I've had great luck with CSC (Castrol Super Clean). It's a cleaner/degreaser available at auto parts stores. Just get a plastic or glass container, fill it with CSC, and give the car body a bath for a few hours.

Let me know if you need to know more about it, and we'll dig up some more threads... :D

Does anyone else think we could really use a FAQ section?

Originally posted by ales
Does anyone else think we could really use a FAQ section?
I am working on one, but it is a huge task! Be patient!!!

Originally posted by Guiddy

I am working on one, but it is a huge task! Be patient!!!

Wow! Cool! Patiently looking forward to it. Why I posted this question is because I've lost count of the times that this question has been raised.

is there something i can use to take off the enamel w/o melting or deforming the plastic? and im not very good at sanding, so i dont think i want to try that and possibly ruin the model

Nail polish remover! safe for skin and plastic

thanks guys :D what would i do without this forum?.... i would probably be buying another tamiya supra. ill tell you how it turns out:silly2:

Originally posted by jay@af
I've had great luck with CSC (Castrol Super Clean). It's a cleaner/degreaser available at auto parts stores. Just get a plastic or glass container, fill it with CSC, and give the car body a bath for a few hours.

Let me know if you need to know more about it, and we'll dig up some more threads... :D


How many gallons are in side one of these and is it worth allot?

CSC is like $3.88 at autozone, theres enough to cover one model if you have the right shape container.

Originally posted by eclipseGSX
CSC is like $3.88 at autozone, theres enough to cover one model if you have the right shape container. ...and if it's the wrong shape, no big deal! :) Just flip it over to get the other half done! :p

wow... im sold on CSC :D ive only had my supra in there for a few hours... but it looks like the newer coats of enamel are flaking off first the older coats may take quite a bit longer, but i plan on keeping it there till mid day tomorrw. thanks jay :) and you werent kidding when you said WEAR GLOVES. this stuff is concentrated. i accidently splashed a few drops on my skin and it sorta started to burn :( . oh well live and learn ;)

A toothbrush will help remove paint out of tight places.

Originally posted by awaken



I use nail polish remover

YES!!!!! That's what I used to clean the black paint off my Yellow S2000 it's SUBERB!!!!!