Karl LaFong Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I recently bought a Fuman 1/16th scale 1913 Mercer. I tried removing the clear coating on the yellow parts trees in Super Clean, but it had no effect. Has anyone had any luck removing the clear coat, or can it just be painted over? I plan on using Tamiya spray paints - are they safe over the clear coat? Any help would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Are you talking about the brass plated parts? I just sprayed right over them with Rustoleum "Metallic Brass." There's no clear coat on the yellow parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl LaFong Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 The Fuman version of the Entex/Bandai Mercer has a clear coating on the yellow parts trees. I'm assuming that it gives the builder the option of not having to paint the parts as they have a glossy sheen to them. At least in theory - the actual coating has plenty of orange peel and dust in it. I tried Scalecoat Washaway and it does remove the coating. The combination of many parts + small volume of liquid means this is going to be time consuming - that's why we have Christmas vacation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I know its rough, but try Easy Off oven cleaner...it might work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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