discussion Help please with products and items

[Mr Bowcat]

Are you wrapping the piece in plastic when the stripper is on?

 

[peter.collins443]

Are you wrapping the piece in plastic when the stripper is on?

Yes I have been wrapping the model in plastic and putting the paint stripper on, I tried to do it in cling film, but it was difficult to keep it in place due to my arthritis (as Im 70 this year) . I found it easier to use sanitary towel plastic wrappings sheets, because they are quit long and wide it was them easy to use some masking tape to keep it in place. Then putting the model into an air type plastic bag and putting the sealed model in a warm place.

 

[peter.collins443]

The wife asked if I could clean the bathroom and bleach the waste strainer in the sink, I got some cotton eye pads to place on top of the strainer and put some bleach on the pads and left for several hours. During that time I had a light bulb idea Why not put some bleach on to some cotton buds and put them into a recess that was heavily painted to see if I could clean the recess out using this method. See image.. to see what I mean. Will post results sometime tomorrow.
Peter

 

[colin m]

So what you going to do with your fire engine!?

The funny thing is, I think mine is mettalic red. I'll have to go on a hunt.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I just use paint stripper from any DIY shop. Some wire wool dipped in stripper will help remove any stubborn paint. I wouldn't worry too much about and paint still left in the recesses of the model. You will do more damage to the casting and provided it isnt blistered by the paint stripper it really wont effect the finish of the model once its primed and painted.