marine77 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I have recently written a brief review/how-to about Simple Green as I use it for my model stripping needs. It works great on metal, but struggles some on plastic. Does anyone have a safe, cheap alternative that strips plastic well? You can find my review at: Gone to Ground. Thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deftoneage12 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 you know, Ive found the same problem: perfect for metals but sucks on plastics. I hear dettol works perfect for plastics. Not too sure tho. Im trying to strip my scouts, got them cheap but horrible primer job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Von Muller Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Hey guys, I've been using Detol for a while, works like a charm. Strips plastics in 12-24 hours. the only iffy bit is it makes the GW black undercoat go gooey which can take some scrubbing, but I find a second 12 hour dip works a charm. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000NHAR94/ref=...ASIN=B000NHAR94 Be sure to use that type not the other liquids, you want the thick dissinfectant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine77 Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 I will be sure to check that out. Most of my recent commission jobs have either been metal models or untouched plastics, but I do buy a lot of already painted plastics for myself to get lower prices. I will check into Dettol. Can it be found in the US or does it have to be purchased in the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Storm Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I find a mixture of 80%Isopropyl alcohol and 20% thinners works great for plastic models I can generally get a model cleaned up in about 10 - 20 minutes and for metal models just thinners by its self should have the model cleaned up in a few minutes. And before I forget always wear your protective gear :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Muller Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 @ marine77 Detol is a UK product, I cant imagine theres not a US substitue however, you can order it online. http://www.englishteastore.com/delidi.html Can also get it from Amazon I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
space marine schnauzer Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I found that simple green cleans metal almost 100%, if not a bit of brushing cleans the paint off. Plastics, sometimes it takes off the outer paint and leaves the undercoating primer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Captain Sam Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I found that simple green cleans metal almost 100%, if not a bit of brushing cleans the paint off. Plastics, sometimes it takes off the outer paint and leaves the undercoating primer... GW primer doesn't like to come off, I've found. Excellent material bond or massive conspiracy? You be the judge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onipunk Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I believe that Ron at Black Dot Barrel Studios/From The Warp uses Dawn Power Dissolver. I've never heard of it in the UK, maybe it's a USA exclusive, but apparently it's just as good as Simple Green but works on plastics too. Also, what's wrong with Scottish accents? :( ...Only joking, the majority are truly incomprehensible even to other Scots (especially Glaswegian accents) :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I find a mixture of 80%Isopropyl alcohol and 20% thinners works great for plastic models I can generally get a model cleaned up in about 10 - 20 minutes and for metal models just thinners by its self should have the model cleaned up in a few minutes. And before I forget always wear your protective gear :P I use straight IPA and works wonders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
space marine schnauzer Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I found that simple green cleans metal almost 100%, if not a bit of brushing cleans the paint off. Plastics, sometimes it takes off the outer paint and leaves the undercoating primer... GW primer doesn't like to come off, I've found. Excellent material bond or massive conspiracy? You be the judge! I would go with conspiracy...I spent lots of time trying to scrub off the black primer on plastic marines..then just giving up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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