discussion A heads-up on model paint stripping

[Flip]

A useful trick for getting all the paint off a model is to dunk it in a 50:50 mix of Dettol/Water overnight.

Reckitt have re-formulated Dettol and based it on lactic acid, branding it now as "Dettol True".

The original recipe containing 4.8% Chloroxylenol no longer features on the Dettol website; so it is limited to current stocks.

Regards,
John

 

[Guest]

I find water based acrylics fall off models when dunked in isopropyl alcohol. For like 30 minutes.

 

[KarlW]

Personally I find stripping models more bother than it is worth.
Bits break and you never quite get it all

 

[Mark1]

Just dont try using mr hobby tool cleaner it will melt the plastic! :flushed: .......so im told:smiling3:

 

[KarlW]

Just dont try using mr hobby tool cleaner it will melt the plastic! :flushed: .......so im told:smiling3:

It does warn you on the label......

 

[Mark1]

Well maybe but thats like reading ikea instuctions before you spend 3 hrs swearing, or admitting your lost and asking for directions before the argument with the missus!

 

[KarlW]

Well maybe but thats like reading ikea instuctions before you spend 3 hrs swearing, or admitting your lost and asking for directions before the argument with the missus!

Admittedly I didn't read the label until after I melted a plastic pot.....

 

[rtfoe]

Admittedly I didn't read the label until after I melted a plastic pot.....

Would that be signs of growing old? :thinking: :smiling2:

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Would that be signs of growing old? :thinking: :smiling2:

Cheers,
Wabble

No that's just signs of being a MAN!