Stripping paint off old models

[Carl Edward Sambrook]

I have discovered a box of old busts that I painted a few years ago and now wish to repaint them, how do I go about stripping the paint off them, I have tried normal thinners but this does not get all the paint off. Any ideas would be greatly received. Thank you.

 

[housecarl]

Loads here Carl.
Carl.

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Carl,.. clearly there are a plethora, of methods! .. However! .. for me! ,, I use 'Car-Plan', Paint thinner! . from a, Auto spares, shop. a green tin with, red/white label. I have yet to come across, any, Paint/Lacquer/Varnish, that this stuff does not get through within minutes! .. even after being on for some years! ... It stinks to high heaven, but seen as though 'Rustins', cellulose thinners are no longer available. this fitted in very well!

Whoo-Hoo! .. I still can get Rustins ! .. checked on Amazon! .. either of these will take back everything, 'Toot-Sweet', .. However, both still, Stink! ..

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Regards,

Mark

 

[housecarl]

Same method as me Mark.
I strip more than Demi Moore.

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Same method as me Mark.
I strip more than Demi Moore.

lol! ....... I would argue that statement! .. do you buy this stuff in 'LITRES', ? I do..

Mark

 

[housecarl]

Sure do mate, it's good stuff.

 

[Richie]

Hi Carl,
I use this method, dettol and water. Page 2.
cheers
Richie
http://www.planetfigure.com/posts/563840/

 

[Blind Pew]

Wilkinson's own brand paint & varnish remover. It's about 5 quid a bottle, lasts ages and will get rid of anything. Doesn't smell very much either if that's a problem.

 

[tonydawe]

Mr Muscle oven cleaner.

 

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I use oxyclean , and it works well .

 

[DanceCommando3k]

Simple Green worked for me on a couple models. Brake cleaner does a fantastic job too.