Stupid Stripping Question

MattShepherd · Post by **MattShepherd** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:26 pm

Anyone ever tried a dremel with some sort of soft attachment? Just curious. I've had terrifically good luck with the electric toothbrush, so now I'm wondering if anyone has gone high-powered.

The Florist · Post by **The Florist** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:31 pm

Wow, this thread displays an as of yet unseen level of restraint from the community.

Evil Git · Post by **Evil Git** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:52 pm

florist

pinesol is like dettol over here. not too great but does seem to work (it's better on plastics i've heard). nitromors is proper paint stripper for proper jobs. not sure but you should be able to get some over in canada / the states.

sturmjarl · Post by **sturmjarl** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:15 am

Not sure what detol is over there Evil Git, but you should NEVER

put plastic minis in Pinesol as they will melt

! Cheap brake fluid works very well AND safely on plastic (and metal too, although I will usually use Pinesol on my metals).
Yeah, getting paint out of deep grooves sucks

(use a needle and wire brush). The remaining paint shouldn't hinder new paint, just "some" detail and as stated previously, make sure to use a dish soap to rinse off ALL the Pinesol or the NEW paint will not sit very well.

Old Skol Elf Coach · Post by **Old Skol Elf Coach** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:52 pm

on a lead miniature what i do is take a bread tie, tie it around the slot and hang it into Klen-strip paint remover. The heavier one works best the paint will come off in sheets with a tooth brush

Thordallim · Post by **Thordallim** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 4:20 pm

got me a bottle of Dettol at the pharmacy today

will let you know on the progress

MattShepherd · Post by **MattShepherd** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 5:41 pm

Well, I've spent 45 minutes a day over the last three days with a pin scraping paint out of crevices.

Next time I buy old figs I'm just gonna leave the &?%$ things painted.

Chairface · Post by **Chairface** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 2:57 am

Canadian Tire stuff didn't work for you?

FatherNurgle · Post by **FatherNurgle** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 10:01 am

As mentioned earlier ... just use brake fluid. It really gets the job done! It isn't very messy compared to other products, and in my experience it takes off most of the paint, even from the crevices!

Daniel

Snew · Post by **Snew** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 1:44 pm

Yes, brake fluid works well on metal and plastic but it's not very biodegradeable and shouldn't be rinsed down the sink or stormdrains at all, though I'm sure there are lots of things we regularly put down them that we shouldn't. I definately wouldn't rinse brake fluid down my kitchen sink.

It also doesn't take off really old primer the way some other products seem to. That's the only real issue I've found with it.

boondog · Post by **boondog** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 2:36 pm

MattShepherd wrote:Anyone ever tried a dremel with some sort of soft attachment? Just curious. I've had terrifically good luck with the electric toothbrush, so now I'm wondering if anyone has gone high-powered.

I did, and I cannot recommend it. Used a little brush /w plastic bristles attachment and started brushing away on a dry mini (on it's outstretched arm / fist). The paint came off, then the fingers of the mini's fist started to melt and fuse together. I brushed half his hand clean off before I noticed the smell (since I was wearing those over-the-top protective goggles to protect my precious eyes.) My precious Chaos Warrior got a claw.

crepitus · Post by **crepitus** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 9:28 pm

Chairface, I just used your suggestion on 3 minis I got from e-bay yesterday. The Canadian Tire spray and a toothbrush had the "mystery" paint cleaned off in about 20 minutes with no damage. Thanks!

bound for glory · Post by **bound for glory** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 1:28 am

i use easy-off oven cleaner. i think it works much better than pine sol imho

Blammaham · Post by **Blammaham** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 7:39 am

same, anothter vote for oven cleaner.S.

Chairface · Post by **Chairface** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 2:44 pm

crepitus wrote:Chairface, I just used your suggestion on 3 minis I got from e-bay yesterday. The Canadian Tire spray and a toothbrush had the "mystery" paint cleaned off in about 20 minutes with no damage. Thanks!

Awesome! I'm happy it worked for you!

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