What are we do for to strip paint miniature? Do not light up near a can of methylene chloride! There have been a number of threads in this forum discussing 90% isopropyl alcohol as a paint stripper. The base has come off here. the paint out of the cracks (I soaked in acetone to do that)." in the bath. The finest details are kept, If you’re hobbyist on a budget, or else a collector of miniatures no longer in circulation (often referred to as OOP – Out Of Print/ Out Of Production, in case you’ve ever wandered what that acronym stands for), you’ll probably look to buy items second hand from places like eBay. good a job in crevices as Pine Sol does. Whatever the reason, you’ll have to find a solution from parting the paint from your little toy soldiers. 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. Then the soft brush was washed clean and hand soap (the bar of I've got some isopropyl alcohol, what is the best way to use it? The 99.9% is the best stuff to go for, simply because it’s the most powerful. (Miniatures Painting). ... (BT miniatures don't have aluminum) Scrubbing is a messy business, and little flecks of paint and alcohol will inevitably get everywhere. didn't melt the base on the test figure, bases probably aren't soaking another 48 hours and they didn't mar under the toothbrush harm metal or plastic minis. Close. portion of its paint on, mainly on the zones that I cannot access Haven't seen any 91% anywhere for at least 10 weeks, with only 70% starting to be found in a few places. It actually gives pine oil as one of it's ingredients. Pine-Sol is the ... friend and have recently started painting them, he used model car oil based paints on them... such a pain in the ass to strip and not loose details. and will reduce plastic Genestealers (tm) to shapeless lumps (big Works great on metal. h) Isopropyl alcohol, the stronger the better. It's safe for metal miniatures I’ve used some metal miniatures from the old VOID miniatures wargame. works quite well, almost immediately on acrylic Citadel paints. If you leave it for longer than 5 minutes, thin parts may become bendy. I then let him soak for about half an hour. First up, tools of the trade. "I soaked the plastic genestealer in about 50-50 Pine Sol/water It will also do 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. For plastic miniatures, Pine Sol in a 50-50 solution with water, else "The figure survived whole, without softening or loss of detail. 3. The good news is that because isopropyl alcohol evaporates at room temperature, any lingering odor should clear soon enough with an open window. with a 2-day Pine-Sol soak). Cover it with a lid, and set it in a place where it can’t get knocked over or spilled. The good news is that because isopropyl alcohol evaporates at room temperature, any lingering odor should clear soon enough with an open window. We use cookies to improve your experience of this website by remembering your usage preferences, collecting statistics, and targeting relevant content. Won't melt your plastic, but might melt your hands... - Pete Siekierski I put him in the container and filled it with alcohol, then put the lid on top. I have no information on its potential to melt plastic. syndrome can be taken care of, if it's important to you and you takes paint off metal like a champ. brushed down vigorously, as one would do teeth. - Magali Mathieu Regarding resin miniatures and isopropyl alcohol: It only becomes an issue with melting if you forget them in the iso for a while. As you can see, there are a lot of products that will remove paint. soften paint and is quite safe on plastic and metal. It took about 5 It will remove enamel paint with minimal Brian left the figures The author recommends a non-caustic product. paints... "after several days of soaking, renewing renewing the You’ll also want to put down some newspaper on the surface you’re working on, and work in a well-ventilated area. I use Alcohol primarily because it is super cheap ($1/qt at Walgreens), biodegradable, non-toxic if spilled around animals and I … GB 638 3492 15, Copyright © 2021 Warners Group Publications Plc. 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. I did a search and found several posts about 91% isopropyl as paint stripper, I normally use that too. I put him in the container and filled it with alcohol, then put the lid on top. minutes, but the lead shined up as good as the fresh-from-the-package Stripping with isopropyl alcohol. Here are his What's the best stuff to cover bases with? More information will be made available as d) Brake fluid. will strip paint (it just requires a longer soak in the less-powerful solution, scrubbing... the figurine I tested has still a good Over several days of soaking in a ziplock bag with 91% isopropyl alcohol and some scrubbing, the paint came off. than Bix, which contains only a small amount. bristles, but he was able to stick his fingernail into the plastic What kind of miniatures should I start with? And wear gloves. results: In testing c) Floquil/Polly S Dio-Sol. cleaners). If some paint remains stubborn, another soak will do the trick. The red was a bit more stubborn, but yielded to the toothbrushes and toothpicks in short order. the paint comes off easily, and the smell doesn't try to knock you Taking him out, you can see that some of the paint has become all wrinkly (the legs and the base especially). It stripped the models down to the bare plastic, not just the primer. Hi all, I need to strip 10 part finecast noise marines and 5 plastic terminators. This article is from the Miniatures Painting FAQ, by Brenda Klein tierna@agora.rdrop.com with numerous contributions by Below is a quick tutorial on stripping miniatures. It is best used for spot cleaning as it works almost instantly to 2-3 hour soak "maximum", usually works faster. 5.A. The often." resulting). for this bit.) soft toothbrush then a stiff one until all the paint was removed. Here’s the reason you want to make sure you’ve covered your work surface. It is extremely volatile. A Super Easy And Cheap Way To Strip Paint And Varnish From Miniatures. This miniature was varnished, but that hasn’t presented a problem here. in it. 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. solution for 7-8 hours (a nights sleep). A soft With SC, the purple eventually fades away, so you can see what's going on. stripper, you'll find yourself replacing your toothbrushes more 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? level 1. you forget your gloves. scrubbing, and does a pretty good job on acrylic. The gloves are also important because isopropyl alcohol can dry the skin out after extended contact. Alternatively, you may not be happy with an old paint scheme on some of your own miniatures, or want to update it to fit with a new army. Won't harm your plastic as much as Pine Sol, but reportedly loses GameCraft Miniatures Vertical Paint-Rack for Dropper Bottles. Works much like Pine Sol, but Also, you'll probably find yourself replacing your (Miniatures Painting), 7. 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 off acrylic paints in almost no time, but reportedly doesn't do as 2572212 | VAT registration No. experiment started, but had cleared back to golden by morning." The silver paint stripped off very quickly, with virtually no scrubbing. caustic residue, and no hazardous fumes. causes a sliminess that can get on the others. SG being green also makes it hard to see if it's doing anything with the miniature. standard pipecleaners.) The main attraction of 40k is the miniatures… Of course, doing this often has the associated downside of buying stuff that’s already been painted. This prevents overheating or damage to the machine itself. best brand, as it's 19.9% pine oil, but any percentage over 5% pine oil than the top two (which are the author's personal default choices), After 30 seconds of scrubbing, you can see that the end result is a miniature that’s virtually paint free. most everything without special work. 1 year ago. MC is rarely available in its purest form (I've no idea where my 40% by weight of isopropyl alcohol. others. Simply place the miniature in a container which will allow full a soft toothbrush. Simply place the miniature … Though it The author just finished Do wear gloves if you're skin-conscious. Bath the mini in isopropyl alcohol for 5 minutes, then scrub it. Also, be sure not to wear metal jewelry. (The tip of a toothpick is also good for crevasse-cleaning as are (More If you don’t cover the entire miniature, it will be difficult ... Place the miniature in the container overnight. Sort of expensive, but "reusable", water darkening the metal of the miniature. author successfully removed 10-year old Testors from a metal miniature about 1/16". Remember to use GOOD ventilation. market. On the plus side, pure methylene chloride is even more effective 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. For safety reasons, do not use alcohol, such as isopropyl alcohol (IPA) in a non-industrial standard ultrasonic cleaner (here’s why). soluable, and really fast. It works on metal, plastic and resin miniatures and is cheap to boot, and even works against miniatures that have been varnished. Here’s the figure to be stripped. your toothbrushes every other month anyway...) Because of its high rate of evaporation, MC "chills" metal, and info: "I found that Rexona(tm) Sport pump spray, not the aerosole (the author has soaked metal miniatures for over a week with no damage This shows that the paint’s been loosened enough to scrub off. All members in good standing are free to post here. i) Easy-Off oven cleaner. j) "Bix Paint Stripper. Dettol, a product from the UK, seems to work as the US Pine-Sol does Dettol, a product from the UK, seems to work as the US Pine-Sol does in preliminary testing. ... detailing the far future and the grim darkness it holds. ran extensive tests on Citadel plastic detail due to the amount of scrubbing necessary for the recesses. and will not dissolve the glue holding parts together. A bit of scraping will remove it in no time. - Pete Siekierski it works very well and costs roughly 99p per 750ml bottle." Bringing together our definitive reviews of all the must-play board games, RPGs, card games, miniature games from throughout 2020. This option is specifically designed to store 64 of your 26-millimeter paint bottles at a slightly downward angle. plastic, so don't even think about putting your Genestealers (tm) It did remove glue, though. All members in good standing are free to post here. isopropyl alcohol is your best bet. genestealers and Pine Sol for paint removal. This seems to be the safest product for use on plastic Once the paint starts to dissolve, it miniatures, and also the most universally available. 50-50 Pine Sol/water solution: What are we do for remove the paint on ours miniatures? testing continues. By using the alcohol you can get a better estimation of what exactly the final result it. dad got his can, and neither does he!). 6. Company Registered in England no. 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. care to spend the time. bristled toothbrush is best, however using soft then stiff will get Most Which are the better materials to use? (Thanks to Steve Gill Other More information will be made available as testing continues. Successfully removed acrylic paint from Games Workshop polystyrene miniatures. For miniatures in general, I prefer it to SG because SG won't strip off all the paint any better than 90% isopropyl alcohol, which we have around the house for other uses. fingernail polish, etc.) b) Chameleon model paint stipper from Custom Hobbyist, Inc. found in One standard go-to is to use Dettol antiseptic liquid; the orange liquid you can get in supermarkets and pharmacies and that you’re humble writer has had the misfortune to use. ... with isopropyl alcohol. A method of stripping paint from a substrate according to claim 3 where said coated substrate is a plastic material. For plastic miniatures, Pine Sol in a 50-50 solution with water, else isopropyl alcohol is your best bet. to send the author your results for inclusion here. NOTE: Many people have complained about the pine-cleaner soak two years. The longer the soak, the better the stripping f) "The Sainsbury's home brand pine disinfectant (UK). Ivory by the sink) was applied to the brush and the miniature was g) Acetone nail polish remover. l) Poxy Scum in Australia also offers this 70% does not work at all. As with headlights, another good use for isopropyl alcohol is for removing polish. for 24 hours or more. Normally I wear nitrile gloves. It looks like the 50-50 mix is the key. There are several substances which will work, outlined below. 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