Plastic safe paint remover..I learned something from my mistake

[gazmosis[501st]]

Now that all of you have endured my whining and crying about my paint failure ( a huge thanks to all those who helped out in providing me with info that will hopefully prevent this again!!!), I needed to strip all my parts that I painted. I may as well learn something from the failure and maybe help others in the process.

I found a product called "Goof Off" at Menards. ($5) I used this as an adhesive remover because , unlike goo gone, it leaves behind no oily residue. I soaked the parts with this and after a few minutes soak time, softened up the paint nicely. With 220 sandpaper and and a light touch, the paint turned into a milky paste. A few more sprays and a little effort and the parts were clean...primer and all. Most important, no effect on the plastic!!!

I needed about 2 full bottles to do all the leg parts(4 shin halves, 4 thigh halves, sniper, and power pack) Small price to pay to save some time and not ruin the armor parts.---------

Edited December 9, 2020 by gmrhodes13
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[TK bondservnt[501st]]

what brand of paint did it remove? and you're using HIPS armor on this?

 

would be cool to know the types of paint this can remove?

 

thanks for sharing this.

[TK-4510[501st]]

Good find

[gazmosis[501st]]

I used this on Styrene and it removed Rustolium primer for plastics AND Rustolium professional gloss white.