to come off any other way, but I’d hate to try to use one to strip
a complete model.”
Doug M. agrees:
“I’ve always had success with alcohol. It has
taken paint off of some GHQ white metal vehicles before. Both
of those had thin coats of paint on them to start with. Let it
soak overnight and then start scrubbing the paint with an old
toothbrush. Once you break into the paint, the alcohol will
penetrate better and it will be easier to strip. I use 91% isopro-
pyl from the drug store. It seems to work best as far as all the
concentrations go.
Ghost Train:
“Of course, it all depends what type of paint (and
primer if any) was originally used on the item. When in doubt
test your method on a small area not normally seen.”
Doug M. and Glen Wasson:
“Other household items will also
strip paint. Windex, Castrol Super Clean and sometimes Simple
Green may also work.”
1
1. Rejuvenate an old engine like this metal
Hobbytown Alco by stripping it with household items
and repainting it.
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