How To Strip Paint Off Models For Warhammer 40k

Here I show you how I strip second hand models! Always satisfying and someone requested it a while ago so why not share something I know. have a wonderful rest of your day!

[@bigcat__tv5251]

A recommendation when rinsing under the tap - you can do it over a sieve/mesh strainer. Nothing worse than losing bits down the pipes 😂

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

🤣 this is a great reccomendation. 🤣

[@Xarl-VIII]

If you do drop thing down the drain pray its in the debris trap

[@joestruthers1839]

Rip to all the Tau aerials lost at sea 😂😭

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

@@Xarl-VIII We can only have hope! Lmao

[@dragonegger2]

This reminds me that there are some drowned stormcast still in simple green from a month ago.

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

😂 go get em my friend!! I also have some other terminators sitting in a LAs totatally awesome solution! Lol

[@joellucas6167]

I use denatured alcohol (camping fuel). You can even pour it back into the can and reuse it.

[@ethankillett1997]

Great video! Do you rinse the model between dips in the alcohol? I've only ever used Simple Green and L.A.'s Totally Awesome. You're right those take a lot longer. I might have to try alcohol next time.

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

Thanks man:) and yes the initial 30 min soak gets it to optimal scrubbing condition. After that you can just dunk it while your scrubbing it. Iso is the way to go!!👍✌️

[@jasonrodney2305]

Great tips. Thanks. Liking your channel.

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

Thank you Jason! I'm glad you are enjoying. Glad to have you on board brother

[@CMTechnica]

99% is great for budget, and I’ve used it personally. Out of everything I’ve used myself, GSW Paint Killer is the best. Factory fresh results.

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

That's interesting man I haven't tried that yet! I love GSW they have great products and the shipping actually doesn't take as long as id expect. Ill be trying some of this in the near future.

[@alai5332]

Yeah seconded this. The gsw paint remover is really great, just dip it in for few minutes then you can strip the paint. The only gripe is the odour

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

@@alai5332 this is great advice. Thank you! I'm going to pick some up now!

[@lorrnoke99]

You can use the isopropyl alcool in a ultrasonic bath, it do most of the work and helps a lot for cleaning hard to reach spot

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

This is a top tier tip! Thanks for the recommendation I may just have to go in on a ultra sonic cleaner!

[@lorrnoke99]

@@DeckDivMiniatures be careful, some cleaner have a heating feature.
And even without using it, it can heat up the alcohol and make vapour.
To be used in room with air flow.

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

Thanks for that information. So thankful for your knowledge and experience that can help me make smarter decisions in the future!

[@weemanling]

​@@lorrnoke99you can put the IPA inside of a plastic container with a lid, and then put that container into the ultrasonic cleaner. You'll get the same cleansing effect due to how ultrasonics work but you won't risk fumes being potentially ignited.

[@pascalsimioli6777]

Did you prime your minis? My minis don't strip so quickly and so efficiently cause the primer is really good.

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

Yes I always Prime My minis. I recommend using primers specifically made for miniature/scale modeling. If you cant get your hands on any of that you may want to soak your models longer.

[@jonahxsmitty]

🔥🔥

[@haroldh3]

Does this work if the model has varnish over the paint?

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

@haroldh3 yes it can if it is an acrylic varnish made specifically for miniature painting/scale modeling. Anything else used for other purposes I can't speak for but for general varnish it will absolutley work!

[@ChaseDaOrk3767]

Is isopropyl safe on plastic models?

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

Yes It is safe on plastic models!

[@ChaseDaOrk3767]

@@DeckDivMiniatures Good to know, thanks!

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

@@ChaseDaOrk3767 Anytime