Thank you for your video. I have been using Castrol Super Clean for years. I always have a container handy for stripping purposes. I use an old tooth brush or if you are able to find a battery operated ultrasonic cleaning brush which has various cleaning brush heads. When I am done with the stripping session, I put a funnel in the neck of the Super Clean bottle with an automotive style paint filter to catch the old paint residue. Then the cleaning solution lasts longer for me. Having tried different cleaning solutions over the years, I find that Super Clean or 91% isopropyl alcohol work well. Not so much Purple Power or Brake fluid, but I know people who swear by them. If you use Super Clean, gloves are a necessity, it will strip the oils from your hands. Thanks again.
Mr Muscle foam oven cleaner(UK) Spray it on, leave a couple of hours (not days). Works a treat. Took some thick 40 year old gloss of an old model. Fine for clear parts too.
I Liked the video because I used this exact method after overloading on paint on a piece with your guidance every step of the day. Took three days before I stripped it, but it came off pretty excellently. Thank you for making this video.
I use the purple power for this. I have never had any problems other than time. It takes a minimum of overnight, and usually a full day or two for it to completely strip the paint. I have yet to find a plastic that it will damage. I don't know about resin parts, I haven't had to strip any. I even took a break from modeling for about ten years and forgot I had some parts in being stripped. No damage, perfectly stripped.
How should I approach it, if I wanted to strip a finished Bf 109? Should I cut the landing gear off and submerge the whole plane? 5 years ago I did a terrible job painting an Eduard 1/48 Bf 109. it‘s too nice a kit to throw away, but I can‘t stand the terrible paintjob I did with a cheap Chinese airbrush and zero skill back in the day. I‘ve come a long way since, but actually never stripped a model of it‘s paint.
before tearing parts off, soak the whole model in the paint stripper of your choice. Many times the stripper will also loosen up the glue. For any parts still not coming off clean, try sticking the model in the freezer for 6-8 hours. The cold temps can make the glue brittle and break loose cleaner.
Hi styrene haven I have started a model kit the constitution 1/96 scale and my ship top decks are de formed bent from being so old and I had painted them with air brush paint Vallejo paint can I use drano to remove the paint and I brought a second kit for replacement decks hopefully there in good flat condition
I have been able to remove enamels, lacquers and acrylics using this method. Some paints may need to sit longer in the bath depending on the type of paint and how thick it is.
@@StyreneModelersHaven yep...and so much easier. I havee tried the oven cleanear method and while it does work i find the Revel paint remover is so much better
Good point. You do get a gallon of degreaser for cheap and it can be used for stripping paint as well as other cleaning uses so may just be what your prefer. Thanks for your input.
I am a bit hesitant to do full strength bc it's industrial strength Blast Away which is about 25 times stronger than Purple Power. I'll do a test sample tomorrow and let you guys know how that goes in a few days. That stuff will give you chem burns within 2 minutes.
Ah…careful. Some of those types of products, especially undiluted, WILL DAMAGE OR DISSOLVE polystyrene. Test with a piece of sprue! Also, not so easy with a fully assembled model.
Always a good idea to test whenever you are trying a new technique, product and different kit plastic. Always good advice to test. Thanks for your input!
Thank you for your video. I have been using Castrol Super Clean for years. I always have a container handy for stripping purposes. I use an old tooth brush or if you are able to find a battery operated ultrasonic cleaning brush which has various cleaning brush heads. When I am done with the stripping session, I put a funnel in the neck of the Super Clean bottle with an automotive style paint filter to catch the old paint residue. Then the cleaning solution lasts longer for me. Having tried different cleaning solutions over the years, I find that Super Clean or 91% isopropyl alcohol work well. Not so much Purple Power or Brake fluid, but I know people who swear by them. If you use Super Clean, gloves are a necessity, it will strip the oils from your hands. Thanks again.
Some really good tips! Thanks for sharing.
Mr Muscle foam oven cleaner(UK) Spray it on, leave a couple of hours (not days). Works a treat. Took some thick 40 year old gloss of an old model. Fine for clear parts too.
Good tip for our modeler friends across the pond!
I Liked the video because I used this exact method after overloading on paint on a piece with your guidance every step of the day. Took three days before I stripped it, but it came off pretty excellently. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you for your feedback!
You're very welcome.
thanks for the great demonstration
I've switched to Zep degreaser, Purple Power doesn't seem to be as strong as it once was
Good tip!
I use the purple power for this. I have never had any problems other than time. It takes a minimum of overnight, and usually a full day or two for it to completely strip the paint. I have yet to find a plastic that it will damage. I don't know about resin parts, I haven't had to strip any. I even took a break from modeling for about ten years and forgot I had some parts in being stripped. No damage, perfectly stripped.
Thanks for sharing!
Nice video. How does this technique work for lacquer based paints like MRP or Tamiya LP?
It usually works with those paints as well but may require a longer soak.
How does this behave with already assembled parts, a fuselage for example? Does it dissolve the glue as well? Thanks-
Depending on the glue it may help a little but usually it will only strip the paint, not soften or release the glue.
How should I approach it, if I wanted to strip a finished Bf 109?
Should I cut the landing gear off and submerge the whole plane?
5 years ago I did a terrible job painting an Eduard 1/48 Bf 109. it‘s too nice a kit to throw away, but I can‘t stand the terrible paintjob I did with a cheap Chinese airbrush and zero skill back in the day. I‘ve come a long way since, but actually never stripped a model of it‘s paint.
before tearing parts off, soak the whole model in the paint stripper of your choice. Many times the stripper will also loosen up the glue. For any parts still not coming off clean, try sticking the model in the freezer for 6-8 hours. The cold temps can make the glue brittle and break loose cleaner.
@@StyreneModelersHaven Thanks a lot, will try!
Hi styrene haven I have started a model kit the constitution 1/96 scale and my ship top decks are de formed bent from being so old and I had painted them with air brush paint Vallejo paint can I use drano to remove the paint and I brought a second kit for replacement decks hopefully there in good flat condition
I have never tried Drano and Drano has a mild acid in it. It may eat the plastic.
Thanks for the advice styrene
Hi styrene do have to cover the parts with a lid of the container
I do just so the degreaser won't evap as quickly.
What about testors model masters enamel paint
I have been able to remove enamels, lacquers and acrylics using this method. Some paints may need to sit longer in the bath depending on the type of paint and how thick it is.
@@StyreneModelersHaven thank you. I've experimented with lacquer thinner and it work but it seems to melt the plastic a little.
I tried using purple power and it didn't do anything. I'll have to try the brake fluid next time.
Some paint work better with other options.
Straight Alcohol works great as does windex.
Interesting. Never seen those used to strip paint. Thank you.
It might depend upon what type of paint you're using and how old.
Cool
Thank you!
Revel themselves do paint remover
Another great alternative.
@@StyreneModelersHaven yep...and so much easier. I havee tried the oven cleanear method and while it does work i find the Revel paint remover is so much better
Good point. You do get a gallon of degreaser for cheap and it can be used for stripping paint as well as other cleaning uses so may just be what your prefer. Thanks for your input.
@@StyreneModelersHavenmost welcome,sir
And Tamiya, and Mr Hobby, and VMS, and many others…
I am a bit hesitant to do full strength bc it's industrial strength Blast Away which is about 25 times stronger than Purple Power. I'll do a test sample tomorrow and let you guys know how that goes in a few days. That stuff will give you chem burns within 2 minutes.
Always a good idea to test first.
Ah…careful. Some of those types of products, especially undiluted, WILL DAMAGE OR DISSOLVE polystyrene. Test with a piece of sprue! Also, not so easy with a fully assembled model.
Always a good idea to test whenever you are trying a new technique, product and different kit plastic. Always good advice to test. Thanks for your input!
that's a good idea but if your doing a model that's 53 inches long and 8 inches high your going to need one heck of a large bowl
That would be a feat to strip all that paint lol!