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Paint removal


Laaars
04-24-2005, 09:01 AM
Hi
I screwed up when I first painted my 206 WRC. I used grey primer, and then white Tamiya paint.
Then, after a LONG time I finally sanded down the areas to paint it again, but the white paint is baaad, doesn't cover well, have to spray a lot to cover it ++

Then, I tought about NOT painting the bottom line of the car, since the body is molded in white plastic, but just cover it with clear coat.

So, I have the body with a bad white line on the bottom, and the tought of sanding it down again is killing me.
Isn't there an easy way to remove the paint? Like a paint remove-chemical-thing? That wouldn't damage the plastic?

MPWR
04-24-2005, 09:45 AM
Go to your local grocery store, get a bottle of 99% isopropyl alcohol, put it in a covered container large enough for the body, and let it soak for a couple of days. Scrub it with an old toothbrush, if necissary. It will safely remove Tamiya laquers and acrylics (and the primer, too), and won't hurt the plastic.

Laaars
04-24-2005, 09:55 AM
Thanks a lot! You saved my day ;)

Laaars
05-01-2005, 02:46 PM
Haven't got 99% alcohol yet, but, can i use Thinner instead? Or will it destroy the plastic?

campenr.1
05-01-2005, 04:56 PM
Use break fluid instead. Donīt have to let it soak days - just overnight works perfectly with tamiya paint.

MkIIboi
05-01-2005, 05:12 PM
Yah im using Dot3 brake fluid right now. Its working great. If i were you i would go with the brake fluid. Just let it soak in a bowl or something overnight.

MPWR
05-01-2005, 07:22 PM
No, don't use thinner, it will attack the plastic. Brake fluid does work but why use a more toxic substance if you don't have to? Isopropyl works just as well, and you don't have to find a safe way to dispose of it afterwards.

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