Rocking Rodney Rat Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 This has probably been asked and answered before, but a search didn't turn up anything I could find. I'm using some of the matt aluminum BMF, it appears there is a LOT of adhesive left behind once the excess foil is removed. Any ideas on the best way to remove the gunk without harming the paint? Thanks.... -RRR
slusher Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 I rub it off with my thumb and a very soft damp rag.
gman Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 It will depend on what kind of paint you applied it over top of- I use alcohol, but that doesn't work on fresh paint (especially lacquers and acrylics). Goo Gone may be a good option.
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted April 12, 2021 Author Posted April 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, gman said: It will depend on what kind of paint you applied it over top of- I use alcohol, but that doesn't work on fresh paint (especially lacquers and acrylics). Goo Gone may be a good option. Thanks, I guess I can try some goo gone. It's Tamiya paint sprayed recently. I did try rubbing the gloo off with a cloth rag but seems to leave a slightly dull finish in the area. It does seem this matt aluminum foil has more adhesive than the 'chrome' foil I've used before. -RRR
Snake45 Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, gman said: It will depend on what kind of paint you applied it over top of- I use alcohol, but that doesn't work on fresh paint (especially lacquers and acrylics). Goo Gone may be a good option. Same here. I suppose you could try Windex or pure ammonia, but those will damage some types of acrylics.
peteski Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 Best way to avoid this problem in the future is to apply some (lo tack) masking tape close to the area to be foiled. The tape can even be used as cutting guide for the knife. The extra foil will be on the tape which then can be peeled of the model.
Miatatom Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 2 hours ago, peteski said: Best way to avoid this problem in the future is to apply some (lo tack) masking tape close to the area to be foiled. The tape can even be used as cutting guide for the knife. The extra foil will be on the tape which then can be peeled of the model. I've read this before (maybe you posted it) and I'm going to try this technique on my next build with chrome. Thanks!
peteski Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: I use liquid car polish. Any product containing petroleum distillates should dissolve the BMF adhesive. Car polishes and waxes usually contain those, and are mild enough not to affect the paint finish (like other solvents could). All this assumes that the paint is glossy. If the adhesive is on flat or satin paint surfaces, then pretty much any of the mentioned products will likely affect the paint finish.
TransAmMike Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 1 minute ago, peteski said: Any product containing petroleum distillates should dissolve the BMF adhesive. Car polishes and waxes usually contain those, and are mild enough not to affect the paint finish (like other solvents could). All this assumes that the paint is glossy. If the adhesive is on flat or satin paint surfaces, then pretty much any of the mentioned products will likely affect the paint finish. True, I did forget to mention glossy paint probably not acrylic that hasn't been cleared.
935k3 Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: I use WD-40. Steve I was hoping some one would say that. It is the best for gummy type adhesives like labels etc. Edited April 13, 2021 by 935k3
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 27 minutes ago, 935k3 said: I was hoping some one would say that. It is the best for gummy type adhesives like labels etc. Just have to be sure to wash the model well before any additional paint work or decals are applied. Steve 1
stitchdup Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 If you have nothing else deodrant sprays work, just spray loads on til it wet, leave a couple mins then it wipes off
peteski Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 1 hour ago, stitchdup said: If you have nothing else deodrant sprays work, just spray loads on til it wet, leave a couple mins then it wipes off Deodorant spray usually has alcohol in it - that will surely dissolve the adhesive, but might attack the paint (modelers use alcohol to strip paint off their models).
slusher Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 11 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: I use WD-40. Steve Forgot that one. Some great stuff..
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted April 13, 2021 Author Posted April 13, 2021 Thanks for all of the replies, gents! -RRR
JimsToys Posted August 3, 2024 Posted August 3, 2024 Has anyone removed bare metal foil that has been on for at least 25 or so years? If so, how did you do it? I am removing it and painting the chrome areas with Molotow Chrome Paint. This link is what I'm removing it from. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yc5yjd0swvqgvz05bhjuq/1956studesportwg-3.jpg?rlkey=eap3jb7k8zr09pov6xbvcu5ls&dl=0
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 4, 2024 Posted August 4, 2024 23 hours ago, JimsToys said: Has anyone removed bare metal foil that has been on for at least 25 or so years? If so, how did you do it? I am removing it and painting the chrome areas with Molotow Chrome Paint. This link is what I'm removing it from. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yc5yjd0swvqgvz05bhjuq/1956studesportwg-3.jpg?rlkey=eap3jb7k8zr09pov6xbvcu5ls&dl=0 Why would you want to remove a superior product, and replace it with an inferior one? Steve
Bills72sj Posted August 5, 2024 Posted August 5, 2024 3 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Why would you want to remove a superior product, and replace it with an inferior one? Steve I am curious as well.
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