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Stripping Lacquer Help
retiredyank
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 04:30 AM UTC
Does anyone know if you can strip Mr. Surfacer off of a plastic model?
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 04:33 AM UTC
91% iso alcohol can work. Also VMS clean slate will work
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 04:57 AM UTC
A good soak in brake fluid should work, with little risk of damage. I usually let it soak for about 4-5 hours, then using a soft toothbrush, I scrub the model lightly under gently running water.
VR, Russ
retiredyank
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 06:44 AM UTC

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91% iso alcohol can work. Also VMS clean slate will work


VMS Clean Slate says that it will strip acrylics. I will probably go, with the alcohol.


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A good soak in brake fluid should work, with little risk of damage. I usually let it soak for about 4-5 hours, then using a soft toothbrush, I scrub the model lightly under gently running water.
VR, Russ


That seems reasonable, but I would prefer not having to dispose of that toxic a chemical.
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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 06:24 PM UTC
I’ve removed small quantities with a cotton bud dunked in Gunze thinner (the standard stuff, not levelling). Levelling may work but I save that for spraying.
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