Brake Fluid!

[EMAXX]

Dang, I didn't know that stuff smelled so bad. I pulled it out to strip some paint and the smell almost made me puke and I almost fainted. Dang, so I pulled out my dad's mask and I was fine.

[ShOrtyOC714]

Originally Posted by EMAXX

Dang, I didn't know that stuff smelled so bad. I pulled it out to strip some paint and the smell almost made me puke and I almost fainted. Dang, so I pulled out my dad's mask and I was fine.

I wouldnt Strip paint with Brake Fluid, i heard if u leave it too long, ur thing gets warped, thats why i use CSC. Its the safest!

[Diesel2NR]

CSC won't strip Tamiya TS sprays, or any lacquers for that matter. Sometimes you have to use brake fluid. And no, it doesn't smell pretty. At least you can neutralize it with some good ole H2O, unlike CSC, which takes me hours to get completely off if I get it on me.

[Murray Kish]

Brake fluid is nasty stuff. I highly recommend getting some CSC. You still need to be careful with it, but it's much more 'friendly' to work with (does a better job too, IMHO).

Murray

[EMAXX]

Originally Posted by Murray Kish

Brake fluid is nasty stuff. I highly recommend getting some CSC. You still need to be careful with it, but it's much more 'friendly' to work with (does a better job too, IMHO).

Murray

Yeah, but like Diesel2NR said, it won't strip Tamiya.

[bigfrit]

? strange, I m using dot3 , and it doesn't smell that bad, and I left a model for about a month in it, it didn't warp, it just stripped it right off (both enamel and ts-sprays.)

olivier

[EMAXX]

Originally Posted by bigfrit

? strange, I m using dot3 , and it doesn't smell that bad, and I left a model for about a month in it, it didn't warp, it just stripped it right off (both enamel and ts-sprays.)

olivier

Hum, I used dot3 too. It think that it stinks. I left my models in there overnight and they didn't warp either. It just strips it and makes it really easy to get the paint off. You just have to spray it with the hose and all of it comes off really easy.

How do you dispose of this stuff. I'm done using it and I'm sure I won't be able to use it again. How do I throw it away. Just toss it in the trash, or is there a special way?

[bigfrit]

Originally Posted by EMAXX

Hum, I used dot3 too. It think that it stinks. I left my models in there overnight and they didn't warp either. It just strips it and makes it really easy to get the paint off. You just have to spray it with the hose and all of it comes off really easy.

How do you dispose of this stuff. I'm done using it and I'm sure I won't be able to use it again. How do I throw it away. Just toss it in the trash, or is there a special way?

What I ve heard, is that if even it's been used, and dirty it still can be used again... depending on how many paint you dissolved in it , that is.

And to dispose of it , i think the safest way to get rid of it , would be to pour it down the gutter (if that is the right word fot it ) , you know those holes, on the sides of the streets, where all the wastewater goes ?

Olivier

[MrHappy]

I've used the same bottle now for a year.. I find all the old paint just sinks to the bottom..

[mn80228]

If you are stripping enamels like Testors, another option is rubbing alcohol.
Don't laugh, I have a bottle of 97 proof (i think) from Walmart that cost 1.97.
I was able to strip 4 layers of enamel off a 69 camaro in an afternoon.
It takes a little scrubbing to get all of the little places, but it really just peels right off.

Depends on which you think smells worse.
Brake fluid, or rubbing alcohol.

Also, if you spill it, it just evaporates. Not toxic or anything...

[EMAXX]

Rubbing alcohol smells way better than break fluid.

Hum, so even if its dirty, I can use it? Dang, thats cool. I guess I won't throw it away. I do have a few more that I need stripped. I guess I'll use it again.

Mr.Happy:How did you use the same one for a year? Do you not strip many or what? I've stripped like 2 now and its so dirty.

[hondaaccordboy21]

I used Easy off oven cleaner that works good. You just spray it on let it sit for about 10 minutes and wipe it off. You have to scrub really hard and you have to do it about 3 times but it worked pretty well.

[EMAXX]

Originally Posted by hondaaccordboy21

I used Easy off oven cleaner that works good. You just spray it on let it sit for about 10 minutes and wipe it off. You have to scrub really hard and you have to do it about 3 times but it worked pretty well.

Don't work that hard. Just get brake fluid, let it sit for about 3 hours, then hose it down.

[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

[EMAXX]

Humm, thats weird. Just try scrubing a little bit. I had a little bit left and I just sparyed it with the hose really hard and all of it came off.