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Tamyia Acrylic, superglue and windex
TankSmith
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Florida, United States
Joined: August 17, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 - 08:13 PM UTC
Alright. I totally butchered the paint on my etch-encrusted tank. Usually, I use windex to remove Tamyia acrylic and it works perfectly. However, I've never used it on a model with so much etch and, thus, superglue. Does anyone know if the windex/alcohol will adversely affect the glue or the etch? I can't imagine that it would, but I want to be sure before I set out! Thanks.
SEDimmick
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New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 - 08:50 PM UTC
Nope never had a problem with Windex and super glue
retiredyank
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Arkansas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 - 10:57 PM UTC
The only reason Windex affects the model at all, is because it contains a small amount of amonia. This is what causes the paint stripping action.
GALILEO1
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Posted: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 04:15 AM UTC
Never had a problem in the many times I've done it.

Rob
TankSmith
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Posted: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 04:15 AM UTC
Thanks, guys! I need to learn more about paint chemistry.
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