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I've decided to redo the vocoder paint job on my AP helmet.  I only painted it a few days ago, but I'm not sure if that constitutes a full 'curing' timeframe or not.

 

What's the best way to remove Testors' semi-gloss paint from ABS?

 

 

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Rubbing alcohol is sometime used for paint removal on model kits and won't damage plastics

 

Sorry bad info on my part .But ipa( isopropyl alcohol) is definitely what I have used to remove paint from model kits before ,though to be fair that is styrene not abs.

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Andy hit it on the head. Never NEVER go anywhere near your armor with anything Acetone.

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Don't use loctite on abs, I learned that the hard way..

Brake fluid and toothbrush (or 2000 grit sandpaper) is fantastic at removing commercially applied paints.. works ok on some plastic, but not sure how it is on abs. Testors Enamel thinner is ok for abs and gets enamel oil paints up quick

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Who would use Loctite to try and remove paint? I think you meant to say something else ;)

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