MyCarRocksSocks Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I accidentally fudged up painting my model car. The paint came out bumpy. I want to start over, but not sure on how to get that paint off the plastic without messing it up. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envious8420 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 a soak in some dot3 brake fluid should do it. depending on the paint, soak it for a few hours and try to scrape the paint off with your finger nail. if it comes off, grab an old toothbrush and go to town. if not soak for longer. repeated "applications" may be necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I would not use brake fluid anymore To hard to dispose of afterwards. the best in my opinion is 91% or higher rubbing alcohol Also, Castrol Super Clean works great, the purple jug ANd then there is the classic, Easy Off, the unscented yellow can, not lemon or others. Always use caution when spraying Easy Off, the fumes are toxic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I would not use brake fluid anymore To hard to dispose of afterwards. Not at all....take to your oil change place or your garage when you get your oil changed...They will recycle it for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envious8420 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 i keep forgetting about that, i have 2 baby wipe containers and when it gets funky i run the fluid through some cheese cloth into the second container. when its finally dead i take it to work and dump it in the tank for the oil burning furnace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddensam Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I accidentally fudged up painting my model car. The paint came out bumpy. I want to start over, but not sure on how to get that paint off the plastic without messing it up. Any ideas? [/size Hi I dont even use chemicals if the chrome is still glued on.I put in s plastice tub with hot soapy water and let sit fo 24 hours or so and use my nails to scrap off.Also if no chrome is Not ON IT USE Purple CLEAN WILL DO a Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I never have any problems with Poly- S EZ Lift off . works on resin and all plastics , no problems either ! Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 You can also go to WalMart and purchase some Dawn Power Dissolver, this thing works great. I believe is about 2 dollars a bottle. Just dump the body in the dissolver and start out fresh with your paintjob!!! This thing is so good that the paint just melted off the body, you can actually still see the shape of the car, it was a 1960 Starliner body that I messed up and started over!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Am Erik Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 What's the best stuff to use to remove that new laquer paint without hurting the plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1980 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 WOW!!! Marcos that looks nasty!! LOL It sounds like just about any degreaser will work I used Krud Kutter for my first atempt today and seams to work well.Im gonna try the Purple Degreaser next.Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy48 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I use EasyOff oven cleaner. it leaves the plastic with a very glossy finish and looks good as new. BUT as someone else said, it IS toxic, so it's best to use it in a well ventilated area and to be safe, wear a mask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy48 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 You can also go to WalMart and purchase some Dawn Power Dissolver, this thing works great. I believe is about 2 dollars a bottle. Just dump the body in the dissolver and start out fresh with your paintjob!!! <img src="http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l284/mmmdrc/60%20Starliner%20project/MAMA3-09085.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l284/mmmdrc/60%20Starliner%20project/Starliner100005.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> This thing is so good that the paint just melted off the body, you can actually still see the shape of the car, it was a 1960 Starliner body that I messed up and started over!!! <img src="http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Man...that IS nasty. looks like something I've seen on "Bones"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hi Big Panda!.....i use super clean degreaser straight with out mixing or deluding, make sure you wear disposeable rubber exam type gloves....its hard on your hands. it takes almost any paint off for me. after cleaning i wash with soapy warm water to remove any residue that may be left.be careful around the wing window posts with the tooth brush.....mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Marco's can you use that "Power Dissolver" WITHOUT gloves? Seemds like it works pretty good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Marco's can you use that "Power Dissolver" WITHOUT gloves? Seemds like it works pretty good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hi George53....i believe it irritates the skin, a friend of mine tried it bare back and said it messed with his hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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