TokyoDrift99 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Hey guys, I have just started building models, and I messed up the clear coat on the monogram f-250. I have been using conventional paint thinner (not latex brand) and paper towel, but I cant get all o the paint off. The surface is a cloudy mixture of bare styrene and leftover red, also the body lines are gunked up with paint. What do I use??
Mike Kucaba Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Super Clean, Dawn Power Dissolver, Totally Awesome ETC ETC. Hope that helps!
TokyoDrift99 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Posted February 24, 2014 Super Clean, Dawn Power Dissolver, Totally Awesome ETC ETC. Hope that helps! Super clean as in Castrol Super Clean?
Mike Kucaba Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Yeah, same stuff. I think the Castrol name has been dropped. Purple Power is another option.
TokyoDrift99 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Posted February 24, 2014 Ok thanks, where do they sell it? Auto parts stores?
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Easy Off spray oven cleaner also works exceptionally well. NOT the low-fume kind!! The caustic toxic stuff cuts many types of paint well, but be SURE to use rubber gloves and DON'T GET IT IN YOUR EYES!! It will leave a slightly 'soapy' residue on the part. Remove the residue by scrubbing with Comet or a similar abrasive cleaner, hot water and an old toothbrush. Scrubbing with Comet also gets into all the nooks and crannies, and provides a nice 'tooth' for your new primer to adhere to. I've done this process MANY time, saving older models, and I have consistent good results.
sonictherevenge Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Hope this isnt Highjacking the thread just thought I would post here rather than start another one. My revell car has been sitting in fresh brake fluid for 4 days and still alot of the primer still on it. I think I will run out and try purple power.. It was Krylon colorsmart pain and primer no gloss yet.
slusher Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Hope this isnt Highjacking the thread just thought I would post here rather than start another one. My revell car has been sitting in fresh brake fluid for 4 days and still alot of the primer still on it. I think I will run out and try purple power.. It was Krylon colorsmart pain and primer no gloss yet. Try brushing and washing the body sometimes its loose and needs brushing to finish getting it off...
sonictherevenge Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks Slusher, I have light sanded and used a toothbrush twice I think.
ZTony8 Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 There's Purple Power and there's Super Clean(ex Castrol).If my feeble memory serves correctly,Purple Power is weaker,and therefore less effective,than Super Clean.
Jantrix Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Ok thanks, where do they sell it? Auto parts stores? WalMart. The auto section.
Mike Kucaba Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 After looking at those parts closer, it appears that the parts were not primed? If so, the plastic is stained and I've never had any stripper remove that.
Jantrix Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 After looking at those parts closer, it appears that the parts were not primed? If so, the plastic is stained and I've never had any stripper remove that. Yeah, but that can be painted over as long as the surface is smooth.
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