Oven Cleaner and plastic filler??

[KanelKustoms]

Has anyone stripped a body that has been painted with enamel paints and plastic filler underneath? I'm curios what will happen with the filler underneath the paint. It was Evercoat if that makes any difference.

Thanks

Gary

[george 53]

Gary, that's a good question! Too bad I DON'T know the answer! But, I read somewhere that Evercoat has , or is made WITH styrene plastic IN it. I don't know how true this is,BUT if it doesn't hurt the plastic in the model, chances are it MIGHT not hurt the Evercoat. I've never done it so I can't tell ya for sure what'll happen, But I'd try it.(not that,that means you have to!) One of the guy's know better? How bout it fellas??

[VW Dave]

I've never used Evercoat and it's been a while since I used oven cleaner as a stripper, but I do recall it affecting Testors and Tamiya fillers. I'd say plan to re-do the filler, as it may become contaminated/compromised after the stripping process.

[Jairus]

Yes, I have. The filler in most cases will need to be replaced as the Oven Cleaner removes most filler materials.

Actually, Squadron white was all that was on the body at the time. Not sure about any-other type of filler.

To be safe, I let the body sit after scrubbing to make sure all chemicals had vented before coating again. Puttied those areas that needed it, wet sanded and then Tamiya primer. No problems so far.

Hope this answers your question.

Edit: This is the car that I stripped and re-painted.

Edited December 19, 2008 by Jairus

[KanelKustoms]

Thanks guys I'll give it a whirl. My biggest fear was it would somehow end up a big, half melted, glob of goo. I'll let you know the results.

[E St. Kruiser50]

Thanks guys I'll give it a whirl. My biggest fear was it would somehow end up a big, half melted, glob of goo. I'll let you know the results.

UH....I hope you haven't done it yet, as Evercoat DOES have to be replaced even when brake fluid is used.

Not a big deal usually, just extra work to redo it.

Yeah, I've had a few redo's Oh well.

[Brendan]

Every stripper that I have ever used usually takes off the putty or any filler. If it's strong enough to strip the paint, it's definitely strong enough to strip the filler. I have had problems with oven cleaner eating some of the newer Revell plastics. A slight etching occurred. I switched to a stuff called Scalecoat II with which I have not had any issues, except some resin pieces. (I left them in for two days! OOPS! My mistake.)

By the way, Jairus, beautiful job on the Lotus.