Cleaning paint off metal figures

[Ron Tamburrini]

This was a botch up job so decided to remove paint and start again.

I used a cleaning medium called liquid reamer which is for deep cleaning of air brush ; a very potent stuff but gives fantastic results of removing paint .
only downside is it stinks and you cannot use it on acrylic figures .

The figure had a primer of halfords , under coat of tamiya and then oils on top ; cleaned it off no problem and retained the detail.
Just used a soft brush and toothbrush , washed off with soap and water .

Ron

 

[Joe55]

Looks to be a handy product Ron. Wonder if this is available on this side of the pond?

Joe

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Looks to be a handy product Ron. Wonder if this is available on this side of the pond?

Joe

there should be an equivalent product as it is used to unblock paint clogged needle assembly in airbrushes especially solvent based paints .

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

there should be an equivalent product as it is used to unblock paint clogged needle assembly in airbrushes especially solvent based paints .

NB you do need to open a window when in use as it will give you a very sore head if you breath in the vapour , i just squirt a little into a bottle cap and apply with a soft brush

 

[DEL]

The method I use couldn't be simpler ...... Dettol Original.
I've used it lots of times for both white metal and resin figures with equal success. One note of caution,I've never left pieces longer than 24hrs
so I can't unequivocally claim that it doesn't have an effect on the surface if left longer.

Place part in suitably sized tumbler or jar. Pour over enough Dettol to cover and leave for 24hours.
It'll look as if nothing much has happened but when you remove the parts the paint should wash off under a warm tap.
As usual a quick brushing with an old toothbrush should deal with any hard to reach bits.
If you're careful removing the parts, the Dettol should be clear so just pour back into the bottle (I've been using the same stuff for over 3 years).
Pros:
Relatively cheap
Reuseable
Availability
Smells clean
Pretty safe (assuming no-one plans to drink it)
Cons:
The wife is prone to using it for weird things like washing the kitchen floor, takes all sorts

 

[Joe55]

there should be an equivalent product as it is used to unblock paint clogged needle assembly in airbrushes especially solvent based paints .

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Joe

 

[housecarl]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Joe

It's the industrial solvent Xylene, you should be able to get that Joe.
''I've been using the same stuff for over 3 years''.
Frugal jocks.

 

[DEL]

''I've been using the same stuff for over 3 years''.
Frugal jocks.

Mony a mickle maks a muckle

 

[Blind Pew]

I swear by Wilko's own brand paint remover. A bottle should last a lifetime - unless you're that bad at doing figures.....

It's also great for cleaning brushes.

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

The method I use couldn't be simpler ...... Dettol Original.
I've used it lots of times for both white metal and resin figures with equal success. One note of caution,I've never left pieces longer than 24hrs
so I can't unequivocally claim that it doesn't have an effect on the surface if left longer.
View attachment 189617
Place part in suitably sized tumbler or jar. Pour over enough Dettol to cover and leave for 24hours.
It'll look as if nothing much has happened but when you remove the parts the paint should wash off under a warm tap.
As usual a quick brushing with an old toothbrush should deal with any hard to reach bits.
If you're careful removing the parts the Dettol should be clear so just pour back into the bottle (I've been using the same stuff for over 3 years).
Pros:
Relatively cheap
Reuseable
Availability
Smells clean
Pretty safe (assuming no-one plans to drink it)
Cons:
The wife is prone to using it for weird things like washing the kitchen floor, takes all sorts

Cheap scape Scot

 

[Mat Lambert]

The method I use couldn't be simpler ...... Dettol Original.
I've used it lots of times for both white metal and resin figures with equal success. One note of caution,I've never left pieces longer than 24hrs
so I can't unequivocally claim that it doesn't have an effect on the surface if left longer.
View attachment 189617
Place part in suitably sized tumbler or jar. Pour over enough Dettol to cover and leave for 24hours.
It'll look as if nothing much has happened but when you remove the parts the paint should wash off under a warm tap.
As usual a quick brushing with an old toothbrush should deal with any hard to reach bits.
If you're careful removing the parts the Dettol should be clear so just pour back into the bottle (I've been using the same stuff for over 3 years).
Pros:
Relatively cheap
Reuseable
Availability
Smells clean
Pretty safe (assuming no-one plans to drink it)
Cons:
The wife is prone to using it for weird things like washing the kitchen floor, takes all sorts

Derek - good tip, does it work on all types of paint - acrylic, enamel, oil etc ?
Cheers
Mat

 

[DEL]

Derek - good tip, does it work on all types of paint - acrylic, enamel, oil etc ?
Cheers
Mat

Mat, I've used it on all types of paint in various combinations with equal success.
Only thing that needs a bit more care is when rinsing off metallics.
Sometimes the water 'resets' the metal paint, to avoid this I reverse the cleaning process.
I brush the paint off onto a sheet of paper and then rinse it.
Derek

 

[housecarl]

''I brush the paint off onto a sheet of paper and then rinse it.''
Do you reuse that too Derek?

 

[kagemusha]

Would think the paper was too soggy after rinsing to re-use Carl

 

[DEL]

''I brush the paint off onto a sheet of paper and then rinse it.''
Do you reuse that too Derek?

Would think the paper was too soggy after rinsing to re-use Carl

Have you Yokel unsophisticates never heard of moist toilet tissues ....... no wonder you attract livestock

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Have you Yokel unsophisticates never heard of moist toilet tissues ....... no wonder you attract livestock

So its you thats to blame for clogging the beaches with with shity arse wipes

 

[DEL]

So its you thats to blame for clogging the beaches with with shity arse wipes

I dispose of everything responsibly ....... including the occassional body

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

I dispose of everything responsibly ....... including the occassional body

Is that a threat

 

[Nap]

Guys ,

A Canny bit of financial wizardry from young DEL ......getting the most out of most things!!

Surprised he doesn't make his own glue from animal bones!

Nap

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Guys ,

A Canny bit of financial wizardry from young DEL ......getting the most out of most things!!

Surprised he doesn't make his own glue from animal bones!

Nap

He uses human bones