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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Removing paint
bankmannl
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Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: October 31, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 07:38 PM UTC
Perhaps it is a silly or even stupid quistion, but is it possible to remove any paint from a completed model ?
I've got a Italeri Humvee-TOW and want to convert it in a Dumvee-SF.
Got any suggestions ?

Gé Hovens

Sandy
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: June 24, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 11:12 PM UTC
Hi , if you can find in your country a product Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner or similar , it is a spray on foan and very caustic . The way to use is to place the model on a plastic bag and spray the foam all over it , carefully fold the bag over the model and seal it for about 30 minutes. Unseal and place the model under running water and most of the paint should lift off . Anyt remaing areas can be cleaned with an old toothbrush , or a repeat of the foam . Always wear rubber gloves and eye protection . hope this helps cheers ian
Mojo
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Ontario, Canada
Joined: January 11, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, November 12, 2006 - 11:34 PM UTC
Automotive brake fluid will work as well... In most cases wont hurt the plastic.. If you have any doubts try it on a small pices first


Dave
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England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: September 06, 2006
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Posted: Monday, November 13, 2006 - 12:17 AM UTC
If using brake fluid use DOT 4

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