JohnU Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Since the subject of stripping paint with alcohol is being discussed, I’m assuming it’s isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Since this stuff In 70% is almost like unobtainium these days much less 90%, would denatured alcohol work as a substitute. I can find plenty of this stuff in the hardware store in 95%! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 5 hours ago, JohnU said: Since the subject of stripping paint with alcohol is being discussed, I’m assuming it’s isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Since this stuff In 70% is almost like unobtainium these days much less 90%, would denatured alcohol work as a substitute. I can find plenty of this stuff in the hardware store in 95%! My local hardware store had several gallon cans of 99% IPA (IsoPropyl Alcohol, and India Pale Ale ) in stock. I was surprised myself, but since I have couple of gallons in my stash, I didn't buy another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Maynard Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Welcome to the hobby. I've been building for around 30 years and I'm still learning. Your question has been answered pretty much with the same answers I would give. Except maybe saying easy off oven cleaner in the yellow can removes paint too. I sometimes use primer, and sometimes I don't. This Mack cab was painted early this morning with a lacquer paint. One coat no primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterbilt359 Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, James Maynard said: Welcome to the hobby. I've been building for around 30 years and I'm still learning. Your question has been answered pretty much with the same answers I would give. Except maybe saying easy off oven cleaner in the yellow can removes paint too. I sometimes use primer, and sometimes I don't. This Mack cab was painted early this morning with a lacquer paint. One coat no primer. I’m trying the no primer approach on my next build james my Revell 359 Pete is on the back burner lots of painting errors etc so I boxed it up and after my next 3 builds I’m gonna strip it and start over. Thanks for your input. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterbilt359 Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 Just now, Peterbilt359 said: I’m trying the no primer approach on my next build james my Revell 359 Pete is on the back burner lots of painting errors etc so I boxed it up and after my next 3 builds I’m gonna strip it and start over. Thanks for your input. Mike Your cab looks amazing James very clean. You airbrush or rattle can? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Maynard Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Thanks. I used a rattle can of paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterbilt359 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, James Maynard said: Thanks. I used a rattle can of paint. Here’s my W-925 AMT Kenworth cab and hood after a session in the paint booth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterbilt359 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 No primer james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Maynard Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Looking pretty good there. I have one of those same kits to build too. I'll get to it after I finish the Mack. In the meantime here's two of my older builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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