Stripping Lacquer

[ol' dude]

How in the world do you strip lacquer based paint without damaging the plastic??

[pre98zetec]

Brake Fluid.

[RallyRaider]

I use oven cleaner, the more caustic the better (make sure you use gloves and avoid the fumes). If you're in the States Castrol Super Clean is often recommended.

[mike@af]

MEK...Oh wait, you dont want to damage the plastic. I thought you wanted to melt/vaporize it.

Try CSC.

[RallyRaider]

Originally Posted by GTmike400

MEK...Oh wait, you dont want to damage the plastic. I thought you wanted to melt/vaporize it.

Should that quote have a smilie or two in there somwhere?

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by RallyRaider

Should that quote have a smilie or two in there somwhere?

Yea, but I just got home from work and didnt go to the advanced editor. I know half the smilie codes, I dont know why I didnt use one...whatever. Im exhausted.

[sweetwhiteCAV]

ive always wondered if brake fluid would damage the plastic

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

If you use brake fluid, don't immerse it. Just wipe it on and put the model in a bag. Some plastics don't like it, some aren't fazed by it.

PollyS Easy Lift Off is good for removing lacquer, seems to be harmless to plastic. Oven cleaner and CSC take a lot longer, depending on the color/age/etc.

Matt (CADGUY) found out that 91% rubbing alcohol removes HOK lacquer. Apparently it works on Tamiya as well. Might be worth a shot as well.

[StephenDeli]

Originally Posted by sweetwhiteCAV

ive always wondered if brake fluid would damage the plastic

The one time I used it on a model it got the plastic a bit soft. But a little sanding fixed that

[pre98zetec]

I have a civic that's been sittin in brake fluid a month and it hasn't hurt it a bit.

[bigford550]

PollyS Easy Lift Off works good on some
types of paint but it makes a mess

[MPWR]

Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

If you use brake fluid, don't immerse it. Just wipe it on and put the model in a bag. Some plastics don't like it, some aren't fazed by it.

Matt (CADGUY) found out that 91% rubbing alcohol removes HOK lacquer. Apparently it works on Tamiya as well. Might be worth a shot as well.

I've used 91% isopropyl and had very good results with it. Took Tamiya laquer and primer off, down to the plastic. If you do use brake fluid, do so at your own risk- some plastics it will attack, some it won't.

Besides, isopropyl is soooo cheap, and you don't have to worry about dumping it afterwards.

[Turbo Monster]

will Isopropyl take off spray paint? what about sprayed on clearcoats?

[MPWR]

Originally Posted by Turbo Monster

will Isopropyl take off spray paint? what about sprayed on clearcoats?

Yeah, the strong stuff (91%) will. It'll take off Tamiya clear leaquer, and any acrylic. It will of course more than likely work on whatever's under the clearcoat, also. Haven't ever tried it on enamels, don't use 'em much anymore- but CSC works great on them. What are you stripping?

[Bas Carwash]

I''m busy to remove paint frpm my Skyline. At my LHS they recommended oven cleaner. It's called Blue Wonder. They said it works great. Will let you guys know if it turns out nicely.