paint removeing

swatt13 · April 19th, 2007, 00:58

we tried the super kleen method... didnt work worth a shit, i dunno where we went wrong, could you describe how to do it safx? prolly because it was several layers of quality modle paint airbrushed on? we tried the brake fluid method and that actually worked well. we didnt let it sit long enough though, but we would have had the desired results if we did.

Moderate · April 23rd, 2007, 16:03

Would this method (brake fluid) work with a painted AK stock? I have one that has been painted black, is it possible to make it take off only the black layer and still retain the wood grain color of the original plastic stock?

Beazer · April 23rd, 2007, 16:24

Go to a model store, and ask the best methods they have had. Those are the guys to talk to. If it's airbrushed on with good paint and most likely a clearcoat, you might have to take a bunch of stabs at it to get rid of all the layers. If it was primed before hand, that makes a huge difference as to how easy it is to get off.

Cushak · April 3rd, 2008, 22:03

Sorry for the thread revival, but I have a question about the brake cleaner method. Is it ok to have a bunch of parts, stacked in a bucket, or should it be done individually?

Cushak · April 4th, 2008, 04:40

well.... for information multiple stuff in a tub worked. I reccomend you leave items in there for at least 4 hours, although it works faster on metal than on plastic. I'll post before and after photos later

Nervikaire · April 4th, 2008, 06:39

There are some nail polish removers that are acetone? free... Not that i'm a big user

. Just used some years ago to mod xbox's, did a great job at removing the green paint from the jewel.

panzergrenadier · April 4th, 2008, 08:12

Use Testors ELO model paint remover... I used it on my old MP5 and it worked like a charm... doesn't mess up the plastic and get the paint off super nice...
check my sale thread to see the results... there's a picture of with paint and then of paint removed..

Cushak · April 4th, 2008, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by panzergrenadier

Use Testors ELO model paint remover... I used it on my old MP5 and it worked like a charm... doesn't mess up the plastic and get the paint off super nice...
check my sale thread to see the results... there's a picture of with paint and then of paint removed..

Huh, how much is it? I had to use about $20 worth of brake fluid to get most of the paint off.

Here's some before and after pictures with the brake fluid method.

As you can see I didn't soak the receiver long enough. (I didn't have a big enough Tupperware)

Kerbosa · April 5th, 2008, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cushak

As you can see I didn't soak the receiver long enough. (I didn't have a big enough Tupperware)

Kinda looks cool like that.

wobblypop · October 18th, 2008, 23:09

here is a handy chart i found
http://www.paintingclinic.com/clinic...vingpaint3.htm

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April 4th, 2008, 06:39	#36
Nervikaire Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Magog, QC	There are some nail polish removers that are acetone? free... Not that i'm a big user . Just used some years ago to mod xbox's, did a great job at removing the green paint from the jewel. __________________ http://www.pbase.com/nervikaire Potius mori quam foedari http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/

April 4th, 2008, 08:12	#37
panzergrenadier Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, AB	Use Testors ELO model paint remover... I used it on my old MP5 and it worked like a charm... doesn't mess up the plastic and get the paint off super nice... check my sale thread to see the results... there's a picture of with paint and then of paint removed.. __________________ Gumbercules!?! I love That Guy!!!

April 23rd, 2007, 16:03	#32
Moderate Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Under a Bridge	Would this method (brake fluid) work with a painted AK stock? I have one that has been painted black, is it possible to make it take off only the black layer and still retain the wood grain color of the original plastic stock?

April 23rd, 2007, 16:24	#33
Beazer Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary	Go to a model store, and ask the best methods they have had. Those are the guys to talk to. If it's airbrushed on with good paint and most likely a clearcoat, you might have to take a bunch of stabs at it to get rid of all the layers. If it was primed before hand, that makes a huge difference as to how easy it is to get off.

April 3rd, 2008, 22:03	#34
Cushak Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saskatoon/Moose Jaw	Sorry for the thread revival, but I have a question about the brake cleaner method. Is it ok to have a bunch of parts, stacked in a bucket, or should it be done individually?

April 4th, 2008, 04:40	#35
Cushak Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saskatoon/Moose Jaw	well.... for information multiple stuff in a tub worked. I reccomend you leave items in there for at least 4 hours, although it works faster on metal than on plastic. I'll post before and after photos later

October 18th, 2008, 23:09	#40
wobblypop Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ktown B.C. baby	here is a handy chart i found http://www.paintingclinic.com/clinic...vingpaint3.htm

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