Peter Browne Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I know that methylated spirits and IPA amongst others can help strip acrylic paint from a plastic model. But is there anything I can use to actually dissolve the paint, so brushing is not required? The model is a 1/35 Dragon Models Panther tank I have put on the shelf of shame due to a rough paint finish (probably too hot when I sprayed and/or too high spray pressure). There is quite a bit of fine detail on the model, and it's a shame not to finish it. But I feel using a toothbrush would cause damage... Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner I know works from experience, although you'd be hard pressed to be lucky enough not to have to do some brushing or agitating. I've stripped a few models over the years, and you just squirt this stuff onto your model in a large sealable bag, and let it foam up. Leave it sealed for a few hours or overnight, and it should kill off most if not all of your paint, as long as the liquid stays on/wet while it's working. I'm also told that brake cleaner works, but I've no personal experience of that, so won't comment further. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Browne Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 Thanks Mike. I assume Mr Muscle doesn't affect glue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, Flat Chat said: Thanks Mike. I assume Mr Muscle doesn't affect glue? Hasn't in my experience, nor have I heard of other people telling tales of woe about their model falling to bits after they stripped it, so I'm going to say "no". Probably not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damoore46 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 In the states, I use a product called Purple Power, or sometimes find it as Castrol Super Clean. I've also used the foaming type oven cleaners. While I have not used it, I have also heard that Brake Fluid works well, however you must be careful around any resin parts - they will dissolve. In all cases, however, you may need to use a brush to get the more stubborn areas clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Hannants sell a product called "Purisol", IIRC. They claim it will strip most paints off styrene kits (I have some tucked away, but have never used it). There is also a product called "Model Strip", which appears to be a caustic paste, which dissolves paint overnight. That I have used and it's good stuff. Hope this helps. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod mcq Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 49 minutes ago, spruecutter96 said: Hannants sell a product called "Purisol", IIRC. They claim it will strip most paints off styrene kits (I have some tucked away, but have never used it). There is also a product called "Model Strip", which appears to be a caustic paste, which dissolves paint overnight. That I have used and it's good stuff. Hope this helps. Chris. Modelstrip has been out of production for some time following the death of the owner of the business. Revell produce a paint remover suitable for both enamel and acrylic paints Revell 39617 Paint Remover there is also Paint Magic from De Luxe Materials De Luxe Materials Strip Magic. There is a good video on you to use it here You Tube Strip Magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Thanks for the extra information, Rod McQ. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Browne Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 Well, I soaked the Ryfield 1/35 Panther 6 (kit 5018), completely submerged in a tub of Methylated Spirits (denatured alcohol) for 7 days. About AU$15 worth of metho if you buy it in quantities of 4litres or more. Using a large artist's SOFT paint brush, it was just a matter of softly going over the tank to wipe off the now completely dissolved paint, Rinse and repeat. No brushing needed. Quite a good result considering the detail on the model, and that it was primed... I actually soaked a bit more after the clean-up in fresh metho, and nothing else came off, fluid still pristine. The original metho had to be disposed of... Now repainted with a nice smooth finish; the stripped model below before re-spraying. Not sure what the black stains are, but they had no effect on the resulting surface. You can see how difficult this would have been to brush with a toothrush. This is to model this vehicle, which I started last year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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