how-to strip paint from "Shapeways" printed parts

[fiatboy]

What solvent should I use?  I have (Castrol) Super Clean on hand.  Thanks.

[stitchdup]

what are they printed with?

[fiatboy]

I have no idea.  I guess I will contact Shapeways.

[stitchdup]

4 hours ago, fiatboy said:

I have no idea.  I guess I will contact Shapeways.

if its 3d resin you can use thinners for the paint you used, I'm not sure with the other materials what would work

[ctruss53]

14 hours ago, fiatboy said:

I have no idea.  I guess I will contact Shapeways.

Shapeways painted the parts???

[kurth]

What kind of paint did you use?

[fiatboy]

I don't recall what paint I used.  I put it on too heavy.  I think I will try 'Castrol Super Clean'.  Thanks

[Ace-Garageguy]

4 minutes ago, fiatboy said:

I don't recall what paint I used.  I put it on too heavy.  I think I will try 'Castrol Super Clean'.  Thanks

Well...whatever you do, just "stick its toe" in the stripper first to see what happens, so you don't run the risk of losing the whole thing.

 

On 7/10/2023 at 1:08 PM, ctruss53 said:

Shapeways painted the parts???

He wants a recommendation as to what stripper to use that's compatible with the RESIN the parts are printed from.

[fiatboy]

Your warning, Ace, was right-on.  Will I ever learn to trust your judgement?  Eventually, yes (probably).

[espo]

Based on a past experience I would discourage anyone from using the Purple Pond striper. I lost a resin body that way, sort of turned it into a soft putty image of itself. Not knowing what type of resin was used I can't say this would always happen.

[Mr. Metallic]

I have soaked Shapeways printed parts on Super Clean before to ensure they are clean with no issues except it turns the "clear" resin slightly purple( I think they are called frosted?) Painted the parts after with no issue. But like Ace says, test it for yourself first, possibly with a piece of the reinforcing tree they come attached too? I know that Shapeways has come out with newer print materials, but I have no experience with those...yet.