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Stripping resin models
« on: October 11, 2014, 04:27:30 pm »
Does anyone have a tried and true method of stripping resin models?
I've done plastics and metals. Just not any resin.

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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2014, 10:01:40 pm »
I just use warm soapy water and an old toothbrush. I use acrylic based paints so pulls off pretty easily. Hope this helps!
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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2014, 11:16:59 pm »
For those stubborn stuck on paints soak them overnight (or for a couple days if its really bad) in some concentrated simple green (in the gallon jug, ~$10) then hit it with a toothbrush.
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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2014, 01:44:36 am »
From what I've been seeing online Simple Green seems to be the stuff.

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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2014, 08:25:03 pm »
I've used Simple Green to strip metal and plastic models without any issues. I haven't tried it personally on resin minis, but I suspect it will be OK. You can always try a small test model like a frigate first, I suppose.

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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2014, 09:29:27 pm »
Dont let them sit for too long.  You can leave metal in for days.  I would try 2 hours, then check back every 2-4 hours and see.  You'd hate to have them melt.  I know I melted something years and years ago in an Easy Off oven cleaner bath.

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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2014, 10:11:55 pm »
I stripped down my RSN cruisers last week using Simple Green.  Left them in a Tupperware container overnight.  Used running water and a toothbrush to get the paint off the next day--what hadn't already fallen off in the container.  They are resin models, and I didn't note any damage to them.
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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2014, 12:11:44 pm »
Didn't like what your scheme Greg?

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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2014, 10:19:00 pm »
The scheme I tried with the cruisers wasn't working for me, so I elected to strip them down and start over again.
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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2014, 07:52:56 am »
The simple green has mostly worked. There is still a layer of stubborn primer, especially in the recesses. The resin seems "stickier" than plastic and metal I've done in the past.

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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2014, 10:58:50 am »
Do another Simple Green bath and a good tooth-brushing. 

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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2014, 03:00:40 pm »
Thats hilarious  ;D
I will definitely be giving it another go tonight.

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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2014, 08:40:50 pm »
Did the second dip do the trick for you?

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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2014, 09:48:52 pm »
Pretty much.
3 hours the first time and 4 the second time. No visible damage and the paint is more or less gone.

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Re: Stripping resin models
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2014, 09:54:39 pm »
I've got a forge world TAU Broadside suit soaking.  24 hours the first time, and the hideous coat of thick, cracked black came up. Now for the electric green underneath it.