korean Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) Hello All, How do you use brake fluid to strip paint from a model. Had a bit of a mishap with some varnish. I think it would be best to start over. so hence the question. Korean. :shithappens: Edited August 25, 2009 by korean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Just paint it on, leave for a few minutes then scrub off with some water. Use an old toothbrush to get into panel lines etc and wear some rubber gloves while using brake fluid. You may need to repeat the process for stubborn areas. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 You need to immerse the parts in it. I use it for RC car bodies. The best thing i have found so far is ACETONE FREE nail polish remover. Cheap stuff from Asda works great but it must be acetone free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) I use brake fluid, but like gunpowder17 says, the model usually needs to be immersed in it - I've sometimes had to leave one for up to 4-5 days to get rid of stubborn paint, especially acrylics. I keep an old airtight container full of the stuff out the garage, as it tends to see frequent use when I'm building cars! As Peebeep says also, you do need to scrub the model with an old toothbrush (I use the wife's ) or similar to get rid of really stubborn bits! One thing, don't immerse resin parts in brake fluid, some resins will be dissolved by it!! (& clear parts can also be damaged by it) Keef Edited August 25, 2009 by keefr22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'd say that Keef's description of 4-5 days followed by scrubbing makes Fairy Power Spray seem the more attractive option... I usually leave my parts for at least a couple of hours, preferably overnight in a poly bag, and then scrub with an old head on a leccy toothbrush It's all over in 20 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'd say that Keef's description of 4-5 days followed by scrubbing makes Fairy Power Spray seem the more attractive option... I usually leave my parts for at least a couple of hours, preferably overnight in a poly bag, and then scrub with an old head on a leccy toothbrush It's all over in 20 minutes I shall have to give that a try Mike! Thing is I'm not usually too bothered with waiting while the things soak for a few days, gives me a chance to cool down after c*cking up another paint job.....!!! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I shall have to give that a try Mike! Thing is I'm not usually too bothered with waiting while the things soak for a few days, gives me a chance to cool down after c*cking up another paint job.....!!! Keef I guess so... it never bothers me though. I pulled off all the roadwheels on my Panzer IV and stuck them and the tracks in bags the other day... paint's just going back on today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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