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Author:  GAU-8A [ 13 May 2019, 05:59 ]
Post subject:  Removing paint from clear plastics
Hey guys

So I found an unfinished Tamiya 1/24 Subaru WRC '98 that I didn't complete a few years ago.

Everything looks in order and keen to practice my airbrushing skills on the body. One thing I did notice is that it looks like I made a stuff up
on painting the windscreen and window surrounds, from what I can see it looks like I didn't apply the masking correctly.

What are your recommendations for removing paint from clear plastic as I would like to repaint the window surrounds? I've done some research and it looks like using Dettol is a popular method for
removing paint from plastic, but I'm not sure what the effects would be on clear plastic.

Thanks again for all your help :)
Author:  Dean [ 13 May 2019, 07:31 ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing paint from clear plastics
Put paint on a spare clear part and experiment with that.
Author:  HP_Exarkun [ 13 May 2019, 07:38 ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing paint from clear plastics
What type of paint was used?
Author:  Mars [ 13 May 2019, 09:58 ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing paint from clear plastics
Brake fluid works great. If the clear part is still attached to the body apply sparingly with a ear bud.

Some of the hobby shops stock paint remover, but I have not tried that.

you can also water sand the affected area and then polish it out.
Author:  GAU-8A [ 13 May 2019, 11:37 ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing paint from clear plastics
Thanks again guys. Paint that was used is Tamiya Enamel.
Author:  atc1225 [ 16 May 2019, 10:55 ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing paint from clear plastics
Also try Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner. Just don't breathe the stuff! [-X

Pierre
Author:  T. van Vuuren [ 16 May 2019, 16:55 ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing paint from clear plastics
I have used mineral turps to remove enamel from plastic, it does not seem to affect the plastic either.
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