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> Does anyone out there know how to remove old paint? I just purchased some
> old minis with atrocious paint jobs and I want to redo them. Does anyone
> know how to get rid of protective coatings, probably laquer?
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First, if you are stripping plastic minis then you will probably have to
be alot more careful as a lot of the following melt plastic (plastic
should be soaked for 1 hour at a time).
Pine Sol(Or any pine cleaner with pine oil in it): Works well, smells
foul, is okay for plastic.
Brake fluid: Never tried it myself, but It is supposed to be great for
metal, but melts plastic.
Acetone (Nail polish remover): Works great on all types of paint, even
enamel, will melt plastic eventually, but if you are careful, you should
be okay.
Petrol: Tried it once, it wasn't good enough to justify the fumes.
Water: Sometimes if the miniature has had a poor priming job, water will
take the paint off.
Poly Clens (or another paint stripper): Works great, smells god awful and
melts plastic (and hands).
The process I reccomend is leave the figure submerged in cleaner of choice
(I use Pine-sol) for about a day, put cling film over the top of the
container to keep fumes to a minimum (and minimize evaporation).
Take the miniature out and to stop paint flicking, hold it under some
soapy water and scrub with a toothbrush, if soaked long enough the paint
falls off in one lump. To get the awkward parts, use a pin or sharp knife.
Steve
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