Stripping Lacquers?

[racer93]

I know to strip acrylics, use 90% isopropyl alcohol or ammonia water. What about lacquers? Simply lacquer thinner, or is there a "better and cheaper" way of doing it? Thanks!

Daniel

[Lusitano]

Lacquer thinner will strip the paint... and melt the plastic!

Submerging the affected parts in brake fluid for a while might do the trick.
Some people also swear by Castrol Super Cleaner, but I never tested it, since is isn't available in Europe.

Good luck!

Lusitano

[stevenoble]

You can still use the Isopropyl Alcohol to strip laquers.I've just stripped two models,one painted in Tamiya TS sprays and the other in auto basecoat type paint and they stripped off very easily with the Isopropyl.Submerge the parts in a sealed container and leave overnight.Next day agitate the parts with a toothbrush if necessary to remove all the paint in the nooks and crannies.Whatever you do don't use laquer thinner or you will be left with a molten blob of plastic instead of a model.Brake fluid will work as well but on occasions I have found it makes the plastic a little brittle after a long soak.

[MPWR]

90+% isopropyl or denatured alcohol are safe and effective for stripping laquers. Get 99% if you can, it can often be had in grocery stores. The paint section of hardware stores (Home Depot or the like) will have cans of alcohol.