Question about the clear coating on the Fuman Mercer

[Karl LaFong]

I recently bought a Fuman 1/16th scale 1913 Mercer. I tried removing the clear coating on the yellow parts trees in Super Clean, but it had no effect. Has anyone had any luck removing the clear coat, or can it just be painted over? I plan on using Tamiya spray paints - are they safe over the clear coat?

Any help would be appreciated!

[Harry P.]

Are you talking about the brass plated parts? I just sprayed right over them with Rustoleum "Metallic Brass." There's no clear coat on the yellow parts.

[Karl LaFong]

The Fuman version of the Entex/Bandai Mercer has a clear coating on the yellow parts trees. I'm assuming that it gives the builder the option of not having to paint the parts as they have a glossy sheen to them. At least in theory - the actual coating has plenty of orange peel and dust in it.

I tried Scalecoat Washaway and it does remove the coating. The combination of many parts + small volume of liquid means this is going to be time consuming - that's why we have Christmas vacation...

[imatt88]

I know its rough, but try Easy Off oven cleaner...it might work