Need help with primer removal

[totter81770]

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...

[crazyjim]

Purple Power, Simple Green, LA Awesome - they all work. I'm leaning towards LA Awesome as my favorite.

[ScaleDale]

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

[totter81770]

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!!!

[Jantrix]

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

[sjordan2]

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

[totter81770]

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...