Paint striping

[Rick Wolfe]

Hello all, I need to remove paint from a model and I've heard of people useing "Purple power" so I got a bottle of Purple power by Clean rite in a spraybottle and was wondering is this is the stuff used? I know to pour in a tub and let soak for a few hours, I just dont want to pull out a glob of plastic, Thank you for the help, Rick

[1930fordpickup]

Rick is this a regular plastic kit? 

[Psychographic]

You won't put stripes on a model by putting it Purple Power, but it will remove the paint.

As long as it's not a resin kit you're OK. I've found that keeping the stripper warm will work much faster.

[Rick Wolfe]

Thanks, yes Andy its the Don Garlits Dragster, I first used Tamiya TS-29 Simi Gl. Blk. and if dryed flat, then tryed Krylon supermaxx all in one and turned out OK, I might leave it, build it, and move on to the next one. I guess I need to use Tamiya TS-14 for my Gl. Blk. paint jobs. David how do I keep the Purple power warm? I do need this to strip the paint off a revell funny car body. Again Thanks for the reply's Rick

[Psychographic]

I put a small lamp in a box with a hole cut in the top that my Tupperware fits into. I've also shimmed the tub to sit above one of those plug in mug warmers for small parts with great success.

[StevenGuthmiller]

Super Clean is basically the same stuff, but a little stronger.

I buy it by the gallon at any auto parts store.

It won't hurt the plastic at all, but depending on the paint used, it may take longer than a few hours.

 

Steve

Edited December 18, 2016 by StevenGuthmiller

[Rick Wolfe]

Thanks David, will be on the look out for one of those mug warmer's also is the purple power reuseable or a one time use? Thanks again, Rick

[Ace-Garageguy]

I just know I'm going to get ripped a new one for this, but here goes...and it's intended to be HELPFUL, not to make anybody feel bad.

First, WELCOME to the forum, Rick. 

1) STRIPPING (with two Ps) is the process of removing paint. 

2) STRIPING (one P) is the process of applying stripes.

3) This is the "on the workbench" section of the board, and is intended to display models getting built, not for posting questions.

4) There IS a section specifically devoted to asking questions, and it's here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/forum/8-model-building-questions-and-answers/

5) There is also an exhaustive thread on what strippers to use and how to use them, here:   http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/83153-paint-strippers-what-to-use/

6) Don't be surprised if your thread here disappears and reappears over there.  

[oldcarfan]

I have never had it affect plastic. It just strips the paint and leaves the plastic alone. Occasionally it will leave a ghost remnant of the old paint or it won't strip the paint depending on the composition, but the plastic has never been messed up yet.

[StevenGuthmiller]

I have never had it affect plastic. It just strips the paint and leaves the plastic alone. Occasionally it will leave a ghost remnant of the old paint or it won't strip the paint depending on the composition, but the plastic has never been messed up yet.

Correct.

I've soaked bodies for up to a month with no ill affects.

 

Steve

[Xingu]

Thanks David, will be on the look out for one of those mug warmer's also is the purple power reuseable or a one time use? Thanks again, Rick

Yes, it is reusable. You can leave it in the tub or you can run the used stuff through a paint strainer and put it back in the original container.

[Rick Wolfe]

Thanks everybody for your time and answers, it will help alot, Bill sorry about posting in the wrong fourm, but I thought that since my model is on the "work bench" oh well thats what I get for thinking. Again Thank you everybody, Rick

[Psychographic]

 

1) STRIPPING (with two Ps) is the process of removing paint. 

2) STRIPING (one P) is the process of applying stripes.

You have no idea how many times the word pinstriping is written as pinstripping, it drives me crazy!

[Luis Ayala]

Hi Rick,

You can also use 91% Isopropyl Alcohol.

I have use it for lacquer paints like Tamiya, Duplicolor, Nail Lacquer etc. Pick a small container big enough to fit the kit body in it and fill juts half of it with the Alcohol. Leave it there for about 15 Minutes and using an old tooth brush rub it and the paint will start to come off. repeat the process turning the body upside down and the rest of the parts you need to repaint.

I use this Brand that is easy to find and at an affordable price.

It is very important weather you use the Purple Bath, Alcohol or any other method to always work on a well ventilated area and use disposable gloves to protect your skin.

Below are some before and after pics of a salvaged kit that was painted with duplicolor lacquer. and Tamiya Clear. As you can see some attempts were done to get the paint off but with little success until I used the alcohol.

Before:

AFTER:

Hope this helps and best wishes on the Holidays!!!

Luis Ayala

[Geno]

Rick, I have used Westleys for years, even on resin without any problems. Just my 2 cents.

[Jhedir6]

Hi Rick,

You can also use 91% Isopropyl Alcohol.

I have use it for lacquer paints like Tamiya, Duplicolor, Nail Lacquer etc. Pick a small container big enough to fit the kit body in it and fill juts half of it with the Alcohol. Leave it there for about 15 Minutes and using an old tooth brush rub it and the paint will start to come off. repeat the process turning the body upside down and the rest of the parts you need to repaint.

I use this Brand that is easy to find and at an affordable price.

It is very important weather you use the Purple Bath, Alcohol or any other method to always work on a well ventilated area and use disposable gloves to protect your skin.

Below are some before and after pics of a salvaged kit that was painted with duplicolor lacquer. and Tamiya Clear. As you can see some attempts were done to get the paint off but with little success until I used the alcohol.

Before:

AFTER:

Hope this helps and best wishes on the Holidays!!!

Luis Ayala

Luis is right, IPA works great too, however, DO NOT USE IPA on Resin......it will turn it into a gooey paste. I almost ruined a HRM Cobra Daytona body that way. Purple Power or Castrol Super Clean (just Super Clean now) is great too. Pending on the brand of paint CSC works better than IPA and the other way around for other brands.  I've never had CSC damage plastic, ever, I've left bodies in it for months and eventually it removes the paint, even paint that's been on for years and years. IPA the same on plastic, again DONT use it on resin. 

This is a LMM Panoz LMP that for some reason I've never been able to get a good paint job on, something always goes wrong. It's have about 4 different paint jobs, with different brands and it always gets messed up, this kit is my own personal Eleanor.....anyways, its been stripped....not striped.... in CSC and has never been damaged. Sorry no shots of the paint before hand, but as you can see the resin's still abit dirty, but all the paint was safely removed.

I know other guys use brake fluid or Wesley's but I havent and cant recommend or knock either of them. Also CSC will easily remove chrome from plated parts if you want , and again, will not harm the plastic, IPA does too. I have two large rectangular tubs from the dollar store, one for IPA, one for CSC and just let parts soak in the tubs. Every so often I just strain the fluid into another container to remove the paint flakes and continue to use. My current batch of CSC is pretty close to a year old and still works, tho the newer it is, the stronger. I find IPA doesnt last quite as long, tho the longevity is still good. 

David

[talon63]

Most 1:24/1:25 bodies will fit in an Oxyclean or similar tub. I keep Purple Power in that. Drop in parts, put the lid on and let it sit until the paint/chrome dissolves. 

I don't know why you are warming it though. Fumes shouldn't be a concern, and parts have been left in it for months with no ill effects. some off brand rattle can paints may take days to finally soak off, but most chrome will dissolve in less than a minute.

[Psychographic]

It works faster if you warm it.

[NYLIBUD]

I go with brake cleaner.Exept on resin castings.The brake fluid practically melts away the car.I learned that the hard way.?

[oldcarfan]

One thing I have noticed about Purple cleaners is that at least in humid climates, even when resealed, they seem to lose their effectiveness after a couple of months.

[superbike-shaun]

Rick,check,your inbox

[ChrisBcritter]

Here's something I don't think has ever been asked: Does Super Clean dissolve clear acetate?

I have a very specific reason for asking, but depending on the answer, I'll either kick myself or make a date with the funny farm.

Edited December 25, 2016 by ChrisBcritter

[Daddyfink]

This is the only thing I use when stripping Tamiya lacquers