Of course, dry the models after rinsing. Once done, place model aside and let dry a bit. Years later (and after 2 moves!) Kitchen Gloves (if you don't want to get dirty). Never had a problem with changing any properties of metal other than staining it a bit, just made some epoxy glues brittle. W&N brush cleaner is safer and smells almost not at all, but costs considerably more than other stripping agents. Plastic Container to hold miniatures. Not as cheap as Dollar Store cleaners or a gallon of Simple Green, though... Of course you could always go with intense heat, not sure the effect it will have on the mini, but I can assure you if you get it hot enough the paint will separate from the mini ;). But if your impatient, a day is all that is really needed. Some suggested Simple Green to me and I just tried it out last week. By The bristles bend and twist in different directions now. Thanks. To actually Strip Paint off Miniatures wait about 20-40 minutes, pop on some gloves, ensure your ventilation is good and/or if necessary, put on your ventilation mask. Metal takes quicker times as their surface is less accepting than plastic for paint. I let these minis soak in Simple Green for days and scrubbed until my hands are sore. Paste as plain text instead, × "In North America, one of the best products for stripping paint is known as "simple green". Place in miniatures. I've had over 50 models in a big mixing bowl with a large hard covered book keeping in the moisture. When you finally get to stripping, take out only a few models at a time. Back to the Painting Message Board. Brake fluid has a reputation for removing paint, but honestly it's more in the realm of old automotive paints - acrylics and lacquers. An old pickle jar works well, if cleaned out well. That being said; once I discovered simple green, I found that patience and high concentrations of it did wonders most of the time. It also works on paint that's been on for several years (the author successfully removed 10-year old Testors from a metal miniature with a 2-day Pine-Sol soak). If you need to strip a lot, put in a fistful. You'll get black fingers and palms before you know it. The Army Painter 2 Part Modeling Clay, 20cm - Moldable Model Putty Modeling Compound for Miniatures, Easy-to-Knead Green Putty Epoxy Clay for Sculpting - The Original Green Stuff Kneadatite. I've attempted to use a toothpick and even a metal tool to scrape some of the primer off but it's not coming off easily and I don't want to harm the mini. Totally Awesome sounds totally awesome I have a Dollar Tree close to me. The posting is usually from an individual wanting to know which solvent is best, or what solvents can be used for stripping paint from metal, plastic, or resin miniatures. Reglue when everything is dried and clean. Stainless steel is best, but abraisive. Powered by Invision Community. Brake fluid never worked on anything I tried - craft paints, hobby acrylics, just didn't work and I gagged from the smell. See the guide below. After a one-hour soak, the paint on my F4F's firewall had softened enough that it could be gently scraped away. The minis were soaked in Simple Green for several days and I managed to get off al of the paint but I'm a little worried because when I gently stroke my fingernail across the plastic I remove some of the primer which leaves a bit of a unwanted pattern on the surface. If you only need to strip a few at a time, place them in only a couple at a time. I think I found some at Home Depot or Lowe's It's a spray can and you MUST MUST MUST use gloves and follow all of the instructions. Upload or insert images from URL.   You cannot paste images directly. War World Gaming Green Stuff Small Sculpting Kit – Wargame Sculpt Tools Kneadatite Strip Miniatures Figures Fixer Modelling Arts Crafts Model File Durable 4.4 out of 5 stars 321 $12.99 $ 12 . Display as a link instead, × I'll have to look for this totally awesome stuff. It took everything off down to the plastic. AND simple green is about the only thing mentioned here that is completly non toxic and ecco friendly. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. To strip paint from metal figures, I prefer to use acetone or Pine-Sol. Take Simple Green, place a generous amount in container; enough so when you put in your models it won't overflow when you put them in and/or put your hand it to get them. It took off both the acrylic and enamel paint that was on my 1/700 Oliver Hazard Perry. There are lots of techniques for stripping acrylic paint from metal, but most require some patience and a little bit of elbow grease.The basic method is to soak your miniatures in one of the paint removing mediums listed below for 6-12 hours and then use a soft brush to remove the softened paint. Tool set of bristle brushes for stripping (you can find a cheap set in the paint department of Home Depot)- one plastic, one copper, one stainless steel. Mar 7, 2019 - Strip Paint off Miniatures - I can say hands down this is the best product you can use to Strip Paint off Miniatures by a clear margin. Whole Model. This will not remove the majority of the paint for plastic. Topic. Start by using one of the metal bristle brushes. Long Term Note On Metal Bristle Brushes And Safety. Great how-to content and kit reviews help builders of all skill levels to improve their 1/16, 1/24, 1/25, and small-scale models. Never really have good luck with Simple Green (then again, I also can't stand the smell of it either......). The best you can do is strip off any excess paint, sand down with fine sandpaper, and clean off surface while applying a new coat of primer. Now I strip in massive quantities. I really appreciate your thoughts!! Just usef Simple Green the other day to strip a figure that was primed with Testors white laqur primer and painted with a combination of Tamiy/Testors acrylics and Testors enamel I let it soak overnight nd scrubbed it with a fingernail brush in the morning. so here’s the list that’ll help you along the way: In this video I cover a technique I use to strip paint from your miniatures. Get a glass jar with a lid that seals. This tutorial will focus more on infantry and monster models than vehicles. My go to stripper for metal is Clean-Strip Aircraft paint remover. Works great for plastics though. The Stripping Materials Compendium. I have tried both striping first ( to bare plastic with brake fluid), striping only the wash (with a simple green equivalent) and no striping. How to Strip Paint off Miniatures (The Cheap & … I concur that W&N Brush Cleaner is awesome. If you rub hard enough, a stainless steel bristle brush can leave marks on large, smooth surfaces. I'll check if they gave it. My new paint stripper puts Simple Green to shame. It's good because they can now reach in different directions and help scrape off paint by coming in at a different angle even if I use the same stroking motions with my hand. Place in miniatures. Put the minis in a jar for a day or two to soak. It will strip paint and primer and is reusable for a long while - if you get it in the 32 oz bottle from Dick Blick for $15 it's not too bad. You will need to run the bristle brushes under a faucet and clean them. Stripped 50+ dragons and 200+ smaller minis with it, no problem. I like the smell of Simple Green, keep it around for non-toxic easy cleaning, too. Art. level 1 - Phill says via comment: "North America also has a product called "Dawn Power Dissolver," available for about $2.00 in most Walmarts. 99 Paint Stripping: Forget Simplegreen on Plastic minis. Still, I'll have to find the Clean-Strip stuff and give that a whirl. I've had this same issue and I used the concentrated Simple Green which removed about 3/4 of the stuff instead of about half. Further, metal bristles are thin and pointy. Painting Tips .. Simple Green as paint stripper « on: January 28, 2010, 11:16:07 PM » I've heard great things about using simple green to strip paint, but when I tried it on a batch of lizardmen I bought from a friend near the end of December/start of January, and left them in for a few hours, it didn't strip the paint. With the brush, go over with moderate force over painted areas. My go to solvents when the job is a tough one are Easy Off oven cleaner extra strength in the yellow can. Also, your general level of acceptance of what the model will look like at the end will also determine what you do next. Take Simple Green, place a generous amount in container; enough so when you put in your models it won't overflow when you put them in and/or put your hand it to get them. (though I'll have to get some first!). Now I strip in massive quantities. Heh. Place models on newsprint. For plastic miniatures, Pine Sol in a 50-50 solution with water, else isopropyl alcohol is your best bet. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page. Now for timespans, a day is usually a good time period to soak a … Superclean outperforms. (Not the fume free kind in the blue can, doesn't work.) Simply replace the Simply Green with a like product. Simple green is a natural cleaner that won’t hurt plastic or metal. If Simple Green dries off the models, it may become harder for you to strip the paint. The responses generally include acetone, caustic lye-based solutions, Pine-Sol, paint thinners, Simple Green, and sometimes even automotive brake fluid. Did you check the pinned topic in this forum? Because of the abuse my brushes have gone through, they can no longer be used for precision work. Absolutely horrible stuff, but I haven\'t found anything better for stripping minis. ... Do you use it straight or cut with water and how long do you soak the miniatures for? How to Strip With Simple Green: WarOne Style!   Your previous content has been restored. You could try a dremel tool with a nylon brush attachment. I typically use acetone or W&N brush cleaner, depending on how much more work is needed. Acetone is cheap, but smelly and melts some kinds of plastic. For plastic models, what this does is help loosen the paint for the plastic bristle brush you will use next. If not, Purple Power (engine degreaser, equivalent to Castrol Super Clean) is a force of nature. I could really use some help! Also, if you fear getting dirty hands, wear gloves. It'll eat it + do some funky reactions on yah. You will be able to scrape the paint off after only 3-4 hours, but it will be much easier after 24 hours. The hobby knife is your friend if you prefer precision detail as the sharp end can help scour away flecks and bits of primer and paint that the thicker bristle brushes cannot reach. Hi all, I'm wondering what is the best Simple Green solution for Paint Stripping and where can I get it? You can also run the model under a faucet and clean it. Scale Auto is the leading authority for car modelers. Hello everyone.. Eats right through acrylic paint, though. I have a R.159 Tri-ang Double Ended Diesel that I imported and the model is in Horrible cosmetic condition paint wise (Its been re-painted by the previous owner and its missing three components, the fuel tank and the front bogie and rear pilots as well) a its been re-painted light blue … Soak it. Simple Green does a nice job of removing Model Master enamel. Sometimes up to a few days.   Pasted as rich text. afterwards with paper towels. I think I'll try a soak in the brush cleaner Kelcore recommended first. Clear editor. The reason modelers use it as a paint stripper is that it won't damage long chain polymers like PVC. Newspaper for catching flakes of paint, globs of paint, specks of paint. Once dry, take the kitchen brush and stiffly but not strongly brush the models the clear away any remnants of paint left on the model. The Crypt Wraith is one of the first miniatures I painted. That's what it's called in Australia, overseas it can be known as Denatured Alcohol. Scrub in various motions back and forth as if you are brushing your teeth. Most of the models in my gallery are formerly painted models that I have stripped and repainted. It's super cheap compared to anything else people say to use, you can get 4L for ~$12 AUD (~€9), which is enough to strip even the largest vehicles (I just used it to strip paint from a land raider that was over … Soak some more. I'm out of Purple Power, anyway, so maybe that's worth a shot. Hold models either with gloves or very delicately (using a thumb and index finger only works). In fact, if you strip miniatures attached to a plastic base, such as Games Workshop's "slottabases," remove them before cleaning with Pine-Sol. Completely submerge you models in the cleaner for about 24 hours. Given the results on my unstripped B-Wing: compared to my striped one, especially around the cockpit, engine area, I decided to at least strip the black wash on all my models. For metal, the paint will come right off in globs. I just let it soak for about 6 hours and then used a soft bristled tooth brush and a nylon bristled gun brush and the paint off. I prefer those with no leak lids that seal in moisture. There is a quite toxic graffitti remover that can usually be found at your local DIY (do it yourself) center. Or, you could use a toothbrush along with soap and water. "Simple green stripping vs tamiya spray cans?" A few years ago I have this "great" idea to prime a lot of minis at one time so that they would be ready for me to paint at any even time. I filled them with Simple Green and dropped in these two guys. Strip em the next day, this stuff even softens hardened epoxy...it's really strong. If there are bits of paint in hard to reach areas, carefully extract with a hobby knife, flicking it and using the dull edge so as not to ruin the model. Copyright © Reaper Miniatures You can post now and register later. It is less toxic than this brush cleaner you describe, safe to use on plastic, and very effective at stripping paint." Rinsing the models in the sink may dislodge very loose paint particles (acting as a light brush), and help to remove the grime from paint left over from the brushes as the brushes get dirty. Clix aren't "painted", per se. I would try using Pine-Sol, that stuff goes through anything. Also, I use it full strength, so that may have something to do with why it works so well for me. I think Testor's is enamel-based primer. × Note on stripping and bits- model parts will fall off. Hell, as long as you don't stick your hands directly into your eyes while working with the mini you don't need gloves or anything. Any reasonably sized container would do. Next, take the plastic bristle brush and apply more force than the prior brush. 4.7 out of 5 stars ... Green Stuff (4"Strip) RPR 75006. × All members in good standing are free to post here. If they've been primed for that long, Ana, I don't think good ol' Simple Green alone will do the trick. I'll have to try the brush cleaner trick to see if it works better. If you only need to strip a few at a time, place them in only a couple at a time. I've found that Simple Green and brake fluid don't work so hot on enamel-based paints or primers. Worst case scenario, you have to remove the model's arms, legs, or base to reach areas the brush is too big to get to. Gotta use the concentrated version, full-strength, for easy jobs if I have plenty of time. The Stripping Materials Compendium. I buy it at my local Dollar Tree but I've seen it at Grocery Outlet and the Dollar Store as well. I find it either in the automotive paint section at Wally-world or at a good auto parts supply store. Now for timespans, a day is usually a good time period to soak a model. When scrubbing, be very careful as the bristles can stab you and leave a pinprick of blood behind at worst if it penetrates deep enough. They're coated in thin colored layers of PVC, the same stuff they're made of.   Your link has been automatically embedded. Lately though I've found a product called "Totally Awesome" (no joke) that works well to get off paint and primer from old minis. Take one of the models or pieces you want to strip out of the IPA pot and put the lid back on. Depending on frugality, you can empty some of the Simple Green back in a contain to reuse later. will strip paint (it just requires a longer soak in the less-powerful cleaners). Spray the Easy Off into a tupperware containing the minis and put a lid on it. This stuff takes off anything I've thrown at it. Simple Green. This can get tedious if you have multiple models to clean and the paint/simple green on the bristle brushes tints your models. Article from fauxhammer.com. If your models are resin, alway wear protective headgear. Cover the minis liberally and let them soak overnight. The longer the models soak the easier the paint comes off. Totally Awesome (which is cheaper). Just remember to wear gloves and use proper ventilation. Must be some differences in metals and paints used on them. When Simple Green can't do the job, there are a lot of alternatives out there. If it happens, continue to strip and set bits aside with models. I now realize that was not the best idea so I have stripped them all down to start clean and fresh...all excect a few problem children. I liked the green glow but the black didn’t have enough variation. Brake fluid is good. Anastrianna, August 8, 2011 in Tips & Advice: Painting. just simple green and … In its Concentrate, don't bother watering it down... Let it soak for a few hours, and then try a scrub with a mankey old Toothbrush. Paper towel drying can remove the thin film of paint and simple green on the model. Try different directions, turning the model around so that you can reach different areas. But I have stripped entire armies of Termagants, Orks, IG, Space Marines, Chaos Space Marines, and Necrons in my quest for saving a buck off of buying models. After about a year testing paint stripping I have come to a realize that nothing is perfect on plastics but Superclean is the BEST! Expert columnists offer tips and solutions to modeling problems about muscle cars, racing vehicles, dioramas, and trucks. Note that many models may still have primer or hard to reach gunk on a model if there is lots of detail work and/or the primer used is very resilient. Stripped entire armies of ancient ebay minis I've bought that were primed and painted with God knows what. I had used simple green in the past, but I found that it leaves some kind of residue on the metal. Wow, I have had the 100% exact opposite experiences. Areas of Interest General. It has never failed me. The following will describe the entire process for a miniature that you really want sparkly clean (as close as you can get) and for a plastic miniature, which is the hardest to clean of all modeling surfaces. Now I use Goof Off original. Acetone is cheap, but smelly and melts some kinds of plastic. When Simple Green can't do the job, there are a lot of alternatives out there. I've used all kinds of paint stripping methods (dettol/simple green etc), and hands down, use Methylated Spirits. However, … Did you check the pinned topic in this forum? Soak the models in a tub or bowl that you dont care about. Final word on timespans in Simple Green- I've found that the longer the model sits in Simple Green, the looser the paint gets. Still haven't tried it on Tamiya acrylic, but now I'm armed with everything needed to strip unwanted paint off my models. I know this might seem like a waste of materials, but whenever I've stripped a mini and have had similar problems to yours, I've found that an overnight bath in Windsor & Newton brush cleaner plus some vigorous scrubbing with a toothbrush usually does the trick. Next day use gloves and long sleeves along with eye protection and a mask and scrub the minis with an old toothbrush. The black/green is a Reaper 2281 Crypt Wraith metal miniature and the gold/white one is a Games Workshop Stormcast Eternals Prosecutor which is plastic. Painting Techniques. Just don't use Super Clean in the Purple jug (formerly Castrol Super Clean) on metal. Keep paper towels handy. Soak for 24 Hours. Alternatives to Simple Green exist, such as L.A. How I go about stripping paint from miniatures (metal & plastic) The photo below is a tiny bit misleading, I was going to post everything you needed to strip paint, but after I uploaded it, I realised I’d missed off most of the stuff I actually use! 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