Removing paint from a resin kit
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Removing paint from a resin kit
Hi all, a short question.
I'm building for the first time a resin kit. unfortunately I had a paintproblem, the primer began to crack on several places of the body. I used zero paints grey primer, normally no problem at all. I think I will lay down some very thin layers next time.
But for now I want to remove the paint so I can do the paintjob again. My question, can I put the kit in brake fluid? Will it do no harm to the resin parts? Anybody any experience?
Thanks for the help!
Loek
I'm building for the first time a resin kit. unfortunately I had a paintproblem, the primer began to crack on several places of the body. I used zero paints grey primer, normally no problem at all. I think I will lay down some very thin layers next time.
But for now I want to remove the paint so I can do the paintjob again. My question, can I put the kit in brake fluid? Will it do no harm to the resin parts? Anybody any experience?
Thanks for the help!
Loek
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Re: Removing paint from a resin kit
Whatever you do, DO NOT put it in brake fluid! I’ve seen resin kits completely destroyed like that
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Re: Removing paint from a resin kit
This is a clear answer, very helpfull.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Re: Removing paint from a resin kit
I wouldn't soak it in Isopropyl alcohol either as I had some resin parts turn rubbery when doing so.
On the one occasion i stripped paint off a resin body I just used a rag with some lacquer thinners on it and wiped it clean with no issues.
On the one occasion i stripped paint off a resin body I just used a rag with some lacquer thinners on it and wiped it clean with no issues.
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Re: Removing paint from a resin kit
Testors Easy Lift Off (ELO) is the best. Soak it over night, and the paint will peel off with no damage to the resin.
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Re: Removing paint from a resin kit
Scalecoat Wash Away has given me good results.
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Re: Removing paint from a resin kit
VMS has a paint remover that works.
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Re: Removing paint from a resin kit
Revell airbrush clean works like a charm.
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Re: Removing paint from a resin kit
I would try brakefluid. Used it multiple time on plastic and resin. No problems. On resin abolutley nothing happened but when I let a plasticbody in it over night the plastic got a little rough. But usually no need to let it soak so long. I reas somewhere that DOT4 is the best , so this is what I use. Give the paint a little sanding with rough paper to help the fluit suck into the paint...
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Re: Removing paint from a resin kit
I can confirm it works without attacking the resin.
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