Brake Fluid!

[ukemaxxer]

Tried scrubbing it with a stiff nail brush, made no impact. Paint is thick though as its the paint job with the red back end.

[ShOrtyOC714]

Do not use Rubbing Alcohol or Nail Polish Remover! It warps the plastic, it happend to my R33 wing, luckely i had another one...

[Murray Kish]

Check out the link below as it answers lots of questions about different types of paint strippers.

http://www.bonediggers.com/1-3/strip/strip.html

Also note that you should NOT pour brake fluid in the sewer system. I think that might be illegal?? Save the container, pour the dirty fluid back into the container, and take it to a place that disposes of these types of fluids. If you're not sure where one is, phone a local garage and ask them.

Good luck!!

Murray

[EMAXX]

Originally Posted by Murray Kish

Check out the link below as it answers lots of questions about different types of paint strippers.

http://www.bonediggers.com/1-3/strip/strip.html

Also note that you should NOT pour brake fluid in the sewer system. I think that might be illegal?? Save the container, pour the dirty fluid back into the container, and take it to a place that disposes of these types of fluids. If you're not sure where one is, phone a local garage and ask them.

Good luck!!

Murray

Ok, thanks man. My local hospital does that.

[JDM Wagon]

just like Murray Kish already said. it is for the most part illegal to dump used brake fluid in the gutter/storm drain/sewer. first of all it is an oil based hydraulic fluid and after you have stripped paint it now has paint in it. contact either your local environmental agency or find a local garage the has the ability to dispose of hazardous material.

csc is safer to use be cause it is biodegradble but brake fluid is more powerful.

[EMAXX]

Originally Posted by JDM Wagon

just like Murray Kish already said. it is for the most part illegal to dump used brake fluid in the gutter/storm drain/sewer. first of all it is an oil based hydraulic fluid and after you have stripped paint it now has paint in it. contact either your local environmental agency or find a local garage the has the ability to dispose of hazardous material.

csc is safer to use be cause it is biodegradble but brake fluid is more powerful.

Yeah, kind of figured that out. I just have to take it to the hospital and they take care of it.

[Layla's Keeper]

Well, Emaxx, I could start with the simple fact that you're not exactly supposed to be breathing your paint stripper.

I've tried a lot of different paint strippers, and no particular one is perfect. But I've found that the coffee can of brake fluid beneath my bench is safer and more efficient than many products that are a lot more expensive. I've heard a lot of stories about stripping products, from specialized formulas, to oven cleaner, to WD40, to vinegar, to Castrol Super Clean, to just plain sanding back to virgin plastic. Of all of them, Brake fluid is the best I've used. I mean, c'mon, I've brought windshields back with the stuff.

[cyclone1410]

Brake Fluid is the best!!!

I have tried other things, like the oven cleaner, and nothing works better than good old Castrol Brake Fluid. I leave it in a container of the stuff for a few days, give the item a rinse off and it is done.

[Mainomega]

Have any of you tried ammonia ?

Ya, it smells worse than anything and if you strip the paint in your closed closet, the fumes might do some heavy damage to your brain, but....

I bearly have time to work on a model so when I find the time I dont want to have a kit soaking for days in DOT3 while I wait for the paint to come out. Ammonia strips it to the plastic in about 4 mins w/out any scrubbing.

After its done its job I just store it till the next time I have to use it. One bottle has stripped about 3 cars now.

[EMAXX]

Originally Posted by Octagon

Well, Emaxx, I could start with the simple fact that you're not exactly supposed to be breathing your paint stripper.

I've tried a lot of different paint strippers, and no particular one is perfect. But I've found that the coffee can of brake fluid beneath my bench is safer and more efficient than many products that are a lot more expensive. I've heard a lot of stories about stripping products, from specialized formulas, to oven cleaner, to WD40, to vinegar, to Castrol Super Clean, to just plain sanding back to virgin plastic. Of all of them, Brake fluid is the best I've used. I mean, c'mon, I've brought windshields back with the stuff.

Yeah, I know your not supossed to be breathing it. I just opened to see if it smelled or anything to see if I would have to do it outside, or if I could do it inside.

[Diesel2NR]

Originally Posted by ukemaxxer

I have had a Tamiya Ford Focus sat in brake fluid for about 2 months and it still hasn't shifted all the paint

I would say that the brake fluid is old (I can only get 2 bodies done until it needs replaced). I use an old toothbrush and rubber gloves after the model has sat in the fluid for 24 hours, then wash it well. Works for me. I still like to use CSC when I can (enamels and acrylics) because it can be used over and over. I've had mine for over a year now and it still works fine.

[EMAXX]

Originally Posted by Diesel2NR

I would say that the brake fluid is old (I can only get 2 bodies done until it needs replaced). I use an old toothbrush and rubber gloves after the model has sat in the fluid for 24 hours, then wash it well. Works for me. I still like to use CSC when I can (enamels and acrylics) because it can be used over and over. I've had mine for over a year now and it still works fine.

I've now done about 4 bodies now and mine still works fine. I just keep it in there for like 3 hours, then hose it down and it all comes off.