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Removing Paint Frequently Asked Questions

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Removing Paint Frequently Asked Questions

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Also see this great link
http://www.bonediggers.com/1-3/strip/strip.html

Shows a comparison between several methods of stripping paint off of kits.
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Awesome. Makes me want to strip paint, but I have nothing that needs stripped.

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#4 Post by scuzzfink85 »

How stripping off 15 yr enamel paint job off the halcyon
1/5 scale vinyl kit.
I tried a degreaser it took weeks of soaking
scrubbing with wire brush. :evil: :x

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scuzzfink85 wrote:How stripping off 15 yr enamel paint job off the halcyon
1/5 scale vinyl kit.
I tried a degreaser it took weeks of soaking
scrubbing with wire brush. :evil: :x
If you have a buddy or know someone in the mechanics garage or Dealership they have Indust Strength Degreaser that they use and its alot stronger than the stuff you all get in the stores and it will remove the paint off a kit real quick.I have a brother in law that works for All American ford by me that slipps me some in a 2 gallon jug every now and then and the stuff works wonders for me.
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Re: Removing Paint Frequently Asked Questions

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Pinesol

50% pinesol and 50% water, sit it in a bucket outside, bonus your porch gets the refreshing scent of pine and the model smells nice after.

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This helps a lot, thanx!
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#8 Post by OrganizedChaos »

Thanks for the share! I've been considering stripping the paint off the statue I got with the witcher 3, this should help!

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