totter81770 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Working on my first kits since getting back to the hobby and had some major body filling on a '59 Chevy build. I used Tamiya white in the beginning, but switched to Testors filler when I had some issues with the Tamiya. Now, I think I have it ready for the color to be added, but my primer coats are very uneven after all the sanding (this has been a nightmare, but a good learning experience!). Anyway, I wanted to do a complete primer removal and start over again to get it ready for paint. What can I use that will not undo the body filler in the process? I have used brake fluid on some older bodies, but see that Purple Power and Simply Green are very popular. What would be my best bet to ensure I get the old primer off and leave my body work in tact? Please help!!! Tommy P.S. I tried to upload some pics, but my file size was too large...sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Purple Power, Simple Green, LA Awesome - they all work. I'm leaning towards LA Awesome as my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaleDale Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Denatured alcohol from the paint department of a hardware store will remove lacquer, which is probably what your primer was. Don't get the stuff from the drug store and handle it with care. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totter81770 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thanks fellas....I think I will try that Purple Power stuff...the two primers I used were first, Testors enamel primer and then a coat of rust colored Plasticote primer...I didn't like the Testors to begin with, and after seeing Dr. Cranky's videos, I tried the Plasticote sandable primer which I really like...but hey, if I have to do the filling again, I will...That is what I love about modeling: trial and error!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Umm........................the lye based Purple Power type de-greasers WILL eat up most body fillers. I can't speak for any of the others. Edited August 19, 2013 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I've had good results with Dawn Power Dissolver (intended to remove baked-on residue from pots and pans), available in grocery stores and hardware stores. You'll find 17 pages of suggestions/testimonials in the Tips, Tricks and Tutorials section of the forum. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=53377 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totter81770 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks...gonna give the suggestions a try...I have gotten a few old built kits off eBay and looking to do some restoration on a few, so cleaning these parts is a must...Thanks again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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