PhantomBigStu Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Not had much luck using Halfords appliance white on my valiant, seems better to start again from the bare plastic, any tips on removing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Best stuff I've found is "Paint Strip". Comes in a bottle about four-inches high. I know that Hannants used to sell it, not too sure if they still do. It's about a fiver a bottle. Follow the instructions to the letter and it will remove just about any paints or finishes used in model-making. Hope this helps. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Cellulose thinners works a treat if it's a resin kit, but it will disolve plastic equally effectively. For plastic kits Fairy Power Spray is probably your best bet. Spray liberally and seal up in a strong plastic bag overnight, scrub with an old toothbrush, rinse and repeat if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) Tried fairy, certianly no wear near as effective as it is on normal paint, did do something though, been able to scrape some of it off using a old penny, going to take a while but least is progressing Edited March 7, 2017 by PhantomBigStu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 FPS is useless. Brake fluid strips most things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Looks like I will have to give fluid a go, tried white spirit this afternoons, works a treat on the areas I got the top layers of white off, but doesn't touch the solid white bits or persits with FPS and penny treatment to get the rest of the top layer off..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) I know brake fluid was already referrtencrd, but was browsing Halfords and a found s spray can for brake cleaner? Reckon that would work? Not really in the position to just buy some paint fluid and muck around with it. Edited March 15, 2017 by PhantomBigStu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Don't use it! Not only will brake fluid remove the paint, but the plastic, your fingers and most other things it touches. Dot 4 is nasty stuff and you can't just pour it down the drain, you will get in a lot of trouble with the environment agency. Try Methylated Spirits, the purple stuff, it seems to remove the glossy coat Halfords spray cans give which should make the next stage easier. Ask me how I know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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