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Post by pat on Feb 3, 2011 14:25:59 GMT
I'm currently doing a conversion on a die-cast model and I'm going to spray it a different colour what is the best method for removing the old paint? Also when the paint is removed do I use etch primer first and then filler primer before top coat colour? All help and advice appreciated as usual
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Post by neilc69 on Feb 3, 2011 22:28:47 GMT
I used Fairy Power Spray to strip a car that I was wanting to repaint. After stripping the model down to just the metal bits, I covered the model completely with the spray, put it in a plastic bag and left it for a few hours. I found that the paint had softened enough to be scraped off with a thumb nail or a blunt scalpel. Several applications were required until the paint was completely gone. I then just sanded it down lightly to provide a key for the paint and used Halfords standard grey primer and gloss paints to finish off.
Hope this helps
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Post by NoelSmith on Feb 5, 2011 14:57:11 GMT
Nitromors paint stripper should dothe trick. it's evil stuff though. Hardware shops should be able to help here, or offer a viable alternative. Neil's post about Fairy Power Spray sounds good. It sounds like an oven cleaner, so other makes like Mr. Muscle etc. should work in a similar way to how he described. H.T.H.
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Post by johntomlinson on Mar 12, 2011 16:13:52 GMT
I've used Nitromors on EFE & Corgi diecast buses with success - after applying it leave awhile until the paint starts to blister, and then a old toothbrush is useful especially in areas of raised detail.
However, treat with extreme caution!! In the course of scrubbing a dollop of old paint & Nitromors once splashed straight into the centre of my eye. I immediately rinsed in lots of cold water and thankfully there were no lasting consequences, but... So a good idea to use protective eyewear, as you should when drilling, also gloves to keep the stuff off your hands would probably be a good idea too.
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