Hi all, I am currently in the process of trying to remove the paint off of an old model. I have tried the windex method and had some success on the turret but none on the hull. My question is will oven cleaner melt Tamiya one piece tracks? Yes I realize I can remove the tracks from the model but my younger self glued them on pretty good and I fear I will cause more damage than neccessary removing them. Any advice on what to do is greatly appreciated. I'm not sure but I think the hull is painted in enamel and the turret in acrylics.

Hi Seth,

Use the tamiya lacquer thinners that will remove all your paint that I know for sure lol trust me, depending on if you used an undercoat oven cleaner doesn't always remove all of it depending on type used, again trust me I know!!

As for the tracks I would try using the laquer thinner on the bottom of the tracks first & unlike with the oven cleaner method you won't need to soak it for 24 hours again trust me I know lol

Hope that helps & doesn't sound bossy lol, I just have a bit of experience using both methods lol

Cheers Mike

Dot 3 brake fluid is the ticket. Test it out on some spare track to see if it will react, but I know from experience that it will take the paint of the plastic with out any damage to the actual model plastic. Soak it over night and use a toothbrush to scrub away the tough spots then rinse with water. Cheers.

Mike: The thinner worked like a charm, there's still some spots and the plastic looks lighter in some areas and has a greenish tint, but looks like it can hold paint, thanks

Damon: Thanks for the tip, I'll keep that in mind for the future.

Hi Seth,

All good glad it worked as well for you as it does for me lol

Damon

I have never heard of the brake fluid way I will add that to my list of stripping methods

Mike

It must be brake fluid DOT-3 or DOT-4

Otherwise you can also use a spray oven degreaser on enamel paints