help on removing enamel paint

[Thing-A-Majig]

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

[Jay!]

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...

[ales]

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

[Guiddy]

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!!!

[ales]

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.

[awaken1973]

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

[Thing-A-Majig]

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

[4x4 Cactus]

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...

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

[eclipseGSX]

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

[Jay!]

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!

[Thing-A-Majig]

wow... im sold on CSC 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

[JE123]

A toothbrush will help remove paint out of tight places.

[Jimster]

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!!!!!