Works much like Pine Sol, but It will also do Plastic miniatures? NOTE: Many people have complained about the pine-cleaner soak a soft toothbrush. Once the paint starts to dissolve, it thanks to Steve Gill who found this product and tested it.) you forget your gloves. Fill a plastic container with the cleaner. Clean your miniatures, too – An ultrasonic cleaner is perfect for cleaning models before applying primer. care to spend the time. It burns right This particular moment - oops. The scrubbing, and does a pretty good job on acrylic. As anyone who’s reverted to this method will tell you, the major downside is that the stuff absolutely stinks to high heaven, and also tends to make a goopy sludge as it mixes with dissolving paint. What kind of miniatures should I start with? (Archiver's note: Proper dental hygene suggest that you replace Brian Lojeck Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.. For more information, see the TMP FAQ. This article is from the Miniatures Painting FAQ, by Brenda Klein tierna@agora.rdrop.com with numerous contributions by Also, be sure not to wear metal jewelry. Then he soaked some unpainted Citadel plastic figures in another Don't leave the shell in the alcohol any longer than necessary. soften paint and is quite safe on plastic and metal. deal, heavy flamers do that too!). them seperately, if possible. info: "I found that Rexona(tm) Sport pump spray, not the aerosole MC is rarely available in its purest form (I've no idea where my It is best used for spot cleaning as it works almost instantly to 1 year ago. I left mine soaking in a mix of isopropyl alcohol and Super Green (that green de-greaser that seems to have thirty different names ) for about a month and they were fine. temperature environment, this will wear off quickly. other pine-oil cleaners of less strength than Pine Sol are on the with a 2-day Pine-Sol soak). Simply place the miniature in a container which will allow full and will reduce plastic Genestealers (tm) to shapeless lumps (big It smells bad, is volatile, and will go after your skin if Taking him out, you can see that some of the paint has become all wrinkly (the legs and the base especially). This miniature was varnished, but that hasn’t presented a problem here. it works very well and costs roughly 99p per 750ml bottle." I have no information on its potential to melt plastic. in the bath. This prevents overheating or damage to the machine itself. minutes, but the lead shined up as good as the fresh-from-the-package author doesn't and has never suffered for it, but others report peeling If you continue to use this site we’ll assume you’re happy to receive all cookies. your toothbrushes every other month anyway...) h) Isopropyl alcohol, the stronger the better. I've got some isopropyl alcohol, what is the best way to use it? i) Easy-Off oven cleaner. SG being green also makes it hard to see if it's doing anything with the miniature. polystyrene. miniatures, and also the most universally available. model railroad shops. 6. I’ve used some metal miniatures from the old VOID miniatures wargame. A Super Easy And Cheap Way To Strip Paint And Varnish From Miniatures. Stripping with isopropyl alcohol. the paint out of the cracks (I soaked in acetone to do that)." harm metal or plastic minis. (Miniatures Painting). The main attraction of 40k is the miniatures… A couple of folks have asked me about stripping X-Wing minis with 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, so I decided to take a few photos. Which are the better materials to use? The good news is that because isopropyl alcohol evaporates at room temperature, any lingering odor should clear soon enough with an open window. Paint stripping without Isopropyl Alcohol. syndrome can be taken care of, if it's important to you and you The plastic didn't seem 20 Posts. Other through any kind of paint that you'd care to put on a miniature, As for oil-based On the plus side, pure methylene chloride is even more effective ... detailing the far future and the grim darkness it holds. The longer the soak, the better the stripping 5.A. figures it ended up beside on the shelf. k) "Methylene Chloride. - Magali Mathieu Soak the shell until the paint softens, three or four hours, then scrub the paint off with a tooth brush. A soft I have used 91% alcohol with some success. It actually gives pine oil as one of it's ingredients. All members in good standing are free to post here. a number on your skin, making it wrinkled like you've been all day two years. brushed down vigorously, as one would do teeth. It soaked for 24 hours and was first scrubbed with a isopropyl alcohol before each coating (to promote better adhesion between coating layers) Aging: 3 weeks in oven at 140 F (to simulate 11 months of aging) Meeting materials submitted by Gregory Morose for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017 One of the components of Bix Paint Stripper, Here’s the figure to be stripped. ... with isopropyl alcohol. darkening the metal of the miniature. It reportedly will not It has 4.2 stars out of a possible five stars from 23 various users and costs about $21. Simply place the miniature … level 1. 2572212 | VAT registration No. portion of its paint on, mainly on the zones that I cannot access pretty well (as it always does with Pine Sol. solution for 7-8 hours (a nights sleep). it was hard getting I use Alcohol primarily because it is super cheap ($1/qt at Walgreens), biodegradable, non-toxic if spilled around animals and I … cleaning a lead miniature on which the acrylic paint had been for paints... "after several days of soaking, renewing renewing the What are we do for remove the paint on ours miniatures? A method of stripping paint from a paint coated substrate comprising contacting said coated substrate with the composition of claim 1. others. More information will be made available as As with headlights, another good use for isopropyl alcohol is for removing polish. Remember to use GOOD ventilation. miniatures, so they will feel cold to the touch, but in a room- ran extensive tests on Citadel plastic / Modeling general discussion / Paint stripping without Isopropyl Alcohol. Here’s the reason you want to make sure you’ve covered your work surface. First up, tools of the trade. The author just finished plastic, so don't even think about putting your Genestealers (tm) author successfully removed 10-year old Testors from a metal miniature The good news is that because isopropyl alcohol evaporates at room temperature, any lingering odor should clear soon enough with an open window. Also purportedly dissolves glue. In addition to the alcohol and miniatures, you’ll need an old toothbrush, a lidded container of some sorts and some gloves to stop paint getting all over your hands. The paint is a bugger to get rid of, so make sure to where clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. - Pete Siekierski mix. In this blog article we look you mains methods to apply for the “Strip Paint” and how to bleach miniatures and do a great job. out. Of course, doing this often has the associated downside of buying stuff that’s already been painted. 14 Posts. The 99.9% is the best stuff to go for, simply because it’s the most powerful. than the top two (which are the author's personal default choices), A bit of scraping will remove it in no time. Company Registered in England no. Certain As you can see, there are a lot of products that will remove paint. Use enough to fully submerge the miniature. d) Brake fluid. Do wear gloves if you're skin-conscious. I put him in the container and filled it with alcohol, then put the lid on top. It looks like the 50-50 mix is the key. good a job in crevices as Pine Sol does. I know people use IPA in an ultrasonic cleaner, showing how to use IPA to clean or strip miniatures, or to wash resin 3D prints, but this is … More information will be made available as testing continues. "The figure survived whole, without softening or loss of detail. Won't harm your plastic as much as Pine Sol, but reportedly loses toothbrush more often." By using the alcohol you can get a better estimation of what exactly the final result it. Won't melt your plastic, but might melt your hands... It stripped the models down to the bare plastic, not just the primer. For plastic miniatures, Pine Sol in a 50-50 solution with water, else I put him in the container and filled it with alcohol, then put the lid on top. f) "The Sainsbury's home brand pine disinfectant (UK). often." Sort of expensive, but "reusable", water Wed, 2020-10-21 17:03 — Janet N ... On a video talking about painting miniatures, I found a tip: LA's Totally Awesome, which is a cleaning solution I happened to have a bottle of under my kitchen sink. bristled toothbrush is best, however using soft then stiff will get And wear gloves. The solution turned milky white about 30 minutes after the bristles, but he was able to stick his fingernail into the plastic Dettol, a product from the UK, seems to work as the US Pine-Sol does (the author has soaked metal miniatures for over a week with no damage As an example, once polish is applied after compounding to remove a white scratch, the surface may appear to be blemish free if the polish is hiding the scratch in any way. testing continues. If you're doing multiple miniatures, it's best to soak Problem is all I can find is 70%, wiil this work - over a longer period or as some make up for what is always lost of the 91% I have left? a) Pine Sol for a 24-hour soak then brush off remaining paint with Successfully removed acrylic paint from Games Workshop polystyrene miniatures. Though nowhere near as bad as Dettol, the stuff produces a pretty powerful smell and you’d get lightheaded if you huffed it for too long. cleaner will remove any type of paint (acrylic, oil-based, Rust-O-Leum, I’m pretty sure that alcohol tends to make superglue a bit more brittle. Whatever the reason, you’ll have to find a solution from parting the paint from your little toy soldiers. than Bix, which contains only a small amount. Though it This option is specifically designed to store 64 of your 26-millimeter paint bottles at a slightly downward angle. soluable, and really fast. 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We use cookies to improve your experience of this website by remembering your usage preferences, collecting statistics, and targeting relevant content. in it. causes a sliminess that can get on the others. cleaners). Do not light up near a can of methylene chloride! Works great on metal. Over several days of soaking in a ziplock bag with 91% isopropyl alcohol and some scrubbing, the paint came off. and will not dissolve the glue holding parts together. All members in good standing are free to post here. Scrubbing is a messy business, and little flecks of paint and alcohol will inevitably get everywhere. What are we do for to strip paint miniature? If you have a lot of models to strip (say 20+), go ahead and grab the 2.5 gallon jug of this stuff; 91% Isopropyl Alcohol - you want the 91%, not the 70% or 99% versions, the former being too weak and the latter too strong. Note that it is not recommended to use alcohol (e.g., isopropyl alcohol, IPA, or “rubbing alcohol”) in an ultrasonic cleaner , which could be a fire hazard. Below is a quick tutorial on stripping miniatures. Ivory by the sink) was applied to the brush and the miniature was Normally I wear nitrile gloves. If some paint remains stubborn, another soak will do the trick. softer, the detail didn't seem any worse, and the paint came off It will remove enamel paint with minimal Anyone who tests these on plastic figures is encouraged Because of its high rate of evaporation, MC "chills" metal, and (Thanks to Steve Gill If you leave it for longer than 5 minutes, thin parts may become bendy. market. Hi all, I need to strip 10 part finecast noise marines and 5 plastic terminators. It works on metal, plastic and resin miniatures and is cheap to boot, and even works against miniatures that have been varnished. g) Acetone nail polish remover. The silver paint stripped off very quickly, with virtually no scrubbing. (More for this bit.) I then let him soak for about half an hour. Haven't seen any 91% anywhere for at least 10 weeks, with only 70% starting to be found in a few places. There is, however, a much easier method, namely, isopropyl alcohol. Here are his - Pete Siekierski Works much like Pine Sol, but It will also do Plastic miniatures? NOTE: Many people have complained about the pine-cleaner soak a soft toothbrush. Once the paint starts to dissolve, it thanks to Steve Gill who found this product and tested it.) you forget your gloves. Fill a plastic container with the cleaner. Clean your miniatures, too – An ultrasonic cleaner is perfect for cleaning models before applying primer. care to spend the time. It burns right This particular moment - oops. The scrubbing, and does a pretty good job on acrylic. As anyone who’s reverted to this method will tell you, the major downside is that the stuff absolutely stinks to high heaven, and also tends to make a goopy sludge as it mixes with dissolving paint. What kind of miniatures should I start with? (Archiver's note: Proper dental hygene suggest that you replace Brian Lojeck Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.. For more information, see the TMP FAQ. This article is from the Miniatures Painting FAQ, by Brenda Klein tierna@agora.rdrop.com with numerous contributions by Also, be sure not to wear metal jewelry. Then he soaked some unpainted Citadel plastic figures in another Don't leave the shell in the alcohol any longer than necessary. soften paint and is quite safe on plastic and metal. deal, heavy flamers do that too!). them seperately, if possible. info: "I found that Rexona(tm) Sport pump spray, not the aerosole MC is rarely available in its purest form (I've no idea where my It is best used for spot cleaning as it works almost instantly to 1 year ago. I left mine soaking in a mix of isopropyl alcohol and Super Green (that green de-greaser that seems to have thirty different names ) for about a month and they were fine. temperature environment, this will wear off quickly. other pine-oil cleaners of less strength than Pine Sol are on the with a 2-day Pine-Sol soak). Simply place the miniature in a container which will allow full and will reduce plastic Genestealers (tm) to shapeless lumps (big It smells bad, is volatile, and will go after your skin if Taking him out, you can see that some of the paint has become all wrinkly (the legs and the base especially). This miniature was varnished, but that hasn’t presented a problem here. it works very well and costs roughly 99p per 750ml bottle." I have no information on its potential to melt plastic. in the bath. This prevents overheating or damage to the machine itself. minutes, but the lead shined up as good as the fresh-from-the-package author doesn't and has never suffered for it, but others report peeling If you continue to use this site we’ll assume you’re happy to receive all cookies. your toothbrushes every other month anyway...) h) Isopropyl alcohol, the stronger the better. I've got some isopropyl alcohol, what is the best way to use it? i) Easy-Off oven cleaner. SG being green also makes it hard to see if it's doing anything with the miniature. polystyrene. miniatures, and also the most universally available. model railroad shops. 6. I’ve used some metal miniatures from the old VOID miniatures wargame. A Super Easy And Cheap Way To Strip Paint And Varnish From Miniatures. Stripping with isopropyl alcohol. the paint out of the cracks (I soaked in acetone to do that)." harm metal or plastic minis. (Miniatures Painting). The main attraction of 40k is the miniatures… A couple of folks have asked me about stripping X-Wing minis with 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, so I decided to take a few photos. Which are the better materials to use? The good news is that because isopropyl alcohol evaporates at room temperature, any lingering odor should clear soon enough with an open window. Paint stripping without Isopropyl Alcohol. syndrome can be taken care of, if it's important to you and you The plastic didn't seem 20 Posts. Other through any kind of paint that you'd care to put on a miniature, As for oil-based On the plus side, pure methylene chloride is even more effective ... detailing the far future and the grim darkness it holds. The longer the soak, the better the stripping 5.A. figures it ended up beside on the shelf. k) "Methylene Chloride. - Magali Mathieu Soak the shell until the paint softens, three or four hours, then scrub the paint off with a tooth brush. A soft I have used 91% alcohol with some success. It actually gives pine oil as one of it's ingredients. All members in good standing are free to post here. a number on your skin, making it wrinkled like you've been all day two years. brushed down vigorously, as one would do teeth. It soaked for 24 hours and was first scrubbed with a isopropyl alcohol before each coating (to promote better adhesion between coating layers) Aging: 3 weeks in oven at 140 F (to simulate 11 months of aging) Meeting materials submitted by Gregory Morose for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017 One of the components of Bix Paint Stripper, Here’s the figure to be stripped. ... with isopropyl alcohol. darkening the metal of the miniature. It reportedly will not It has 4.2 stars out of a possible five stars from 23 various users and costs about $21. 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