uncle potts Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 That's how I do it. Some paint takes longer than others, and you will need a toothbrush to remove stubborn paint in nooks and crevices. But its always worked for me, some may take longer than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 It is advised to wear rubber gloves like the medical field does and not to let it dry on the plastic but it will clean her up...use it all the time myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbs99 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Hey Guys, I was just wondering if anyone knew the easiest and/or fastest way to remove old brushed on paint. Anything will help as I am clueless when it comes to this. Here is my situation... Thanks, -Newbs99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Purple Power, LA Awesome, or Dawn Power Dissolver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Mr Muscle oven cleaner, or Fairy Power spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbs99 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Thanks Guys, I'll give these a try. -Newbs99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I am trying this for the first time right now Prestone dot 3 brake fluid strips in a day Easy-Off Extra strength oven cleaner strips chrome fast (10mins.) Have fun... wear gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 One difference I'm noticing with Awesome vs the purple stuff: Awesome seems to have a little trouble dissolving silver paint; purple stuff dissolves silver before any other color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragzz Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) i used brake fluid call gunk dot 3 heavy duty type its was good for me took off clear coat and paint 5hrs works great Edited March 30, 2014 by dragzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I have not had to strip a model body or chassis in a long time but if I do, going to try brake fluid. I know guys who swear by it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitforbattle Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I got a suggestion about using Mr. Muscle oven cleaner (see picture below). Has anyone tried it? Is it even available for you guys on the other (wrong ) side of the Atlantic? Paint is revell enamels(?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It's good stuff for stripping paint and it's even available down under in Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Mr. Muscle oven cleaner does not work for all paint. I used brake fluid DOT4, all brake fluid should work (3, 4 and 5.1) except for DOT5. This is the result using Mr. Muscle oven cleaner This the result of 24 hours DOT4 On the dutch forum a lot off guys are using brake fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitforbattle Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks for the input. I covered a kit with the Mr. Muscle oven cleaner last night so we'll see. Hopefully it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I need some pointers on stripping a real bad paint job. I got impatient and the paint ran, bubbled and wrinkled. I was told purple power, but not how to use it. Please any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds57 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I myself find a sealable plastic container and let the model soak overnight in purplepower and then scrub it with a toothbrush and resoak if needed then wash it good with dish soap and rinse and let air dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 How will it affect putty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I myself find a sealable plastic container and let the model soak overnight in purplepower and then scrub it with a toothbrush and resoak if needed then wash it good with dish soap and rinse and let air dry I agree with Ted. I always use this method. I find the soaking time varies with the paint used. As far as putty goes, I use Bondo and Purple Power never bothers it. I guess you'll have to try it to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 i use LA Awesome in a seal container real cheep too. With temp and kind of paint it may take a few days too weeks. I use the bondo silver putty seems to with stand the cleaner better that the red body filler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I agree with ted , dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 The sealed container is the best way to go, as the guys have said, but I'd have to say brake fluid would be faster....Purple Power usually takes a week to penetrate, fully, where as brake fluid might take a day and a half.....It's a little more expensive, but if you don't have a lot of patience like me, then you need something else..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I've never used purplepower myself, but a friend of mine does for his paint stripper, and he has found that some older, harder paints it doesn't cut through very well. The newer paints it breezes through, but he's has some troubles with older builds. As for it attacking putty, I think he has had that happen too, especially with the model types. If I remember correctly, it also will debond most glues, and he found the hard way NOT to use it with resin, he lost a resin body when he tried to strip it and came back to find a puddle in his purple pond. I've used "Lake Brake" for years, my funny little name for my clear storage box filled with brake fluid. Sure, it doesn't work as fast as the purple stuff, but since I seem to have a bad habit of builds going to the back burner, it works for me. I've had a Western Star a friend started in the late 90s that he lost interest in and gave back to me in "Lake Brake" literally for years (about 6 or 7) with no ill effects. The paint has been off of it for years too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 +10 on 'Lake Brake'...won't hurt/effect the plastic...a long soak WILL remove bondo, and as long as the filler is on bare plastic, a short soak[overnite] USUALLY won't effect the filler... brake fluid here all the way... oh, and it even removes Tamiya sprays... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I've used Easy Off oven cleaner in the past. I sprayed the cab and put it in a sealable bag for a few hours. Every couple hours I gave it a scrub with a brush and sprayed some more on. The paint was completely gone by the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I use both the purple power,and brake clean in two different tubs. They both work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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