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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Removing Humbrol Enamels
Martinnnn
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Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 09:01 PM UTC
Hi guys

Is it possible to remove humbrol enamels from my model? And if so, how do I do that without "destroying" my model?

I want to remove green cammo from my Tiger. It was hand-painted (which looks horrible) and now that I almost got my airbrush, I want to remove these green cammo so I can brush a new cammo-sceme on my model!

Grt,
Martin
MrRoo
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Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 09:02 PM UTC
Oven Cleaner. But kiss your decals goodbye as they will not survive but your model will.
Martinnnn
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Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 11:28 PM UTC
Thanks !! The decals aren't the problem, those can be replaced....I had them replaced anyway because the ones I used are much to ehmm "glossy" (hope it is good english haha)

Thanks again, will try it !!

Grt,
Martin
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 12:25 AM UTC
I dilute caustic soda with water and steep the model overnight. Better this way, because if too much is used, it can cause a heat reaction and melt the smaller details on the model.

Always take great care when using these items for removing paint .. gloves, glasses, ventilated area, etc .... no matter what method you use!
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