Paint stripper for models
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Re: Paint stripper for models
OK, lots of ideas there!
Thanks and I'll let you know how I get on.
Thanks and I'll let you know how I get on.
Re: Paint stripper for models
Yeah.....
That didn't work out.
Bought a product designed specifically for models called
CLEAN SLATE.
Well it went straight through the paint and then started to eat away at the plastic. Not completely melted but eroded edges enough that there was no saving the turret I was working on.
Anyone got a ztz99 turret for sale
That didn't work out.
Bought a product designed specifically for models called
CLEAN SLATE.
Well it went straight through the paint and then started to eat away at the plastic. Not completely melted but eroded edges enough that there was no saving the turret I was working on.
Anyone got a ztz99 turret for sale
Re: Paint stripper for models
Check heng long's store on AliExpress. That's the name of the seller.
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Re: Paint stripper for models
Ok, so the stuff that's supposed to be safe for models melted the turret.
The Mr muscle oven cleaner isn't having any effect what so ever!
Been on all day. Not a sign of anything lifting.
The Mr muscle oven cleaner isn't having any effect what so ever!
Been on all day. Not a sign of anything lifting.
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Re: Paint stripper for models
Out of curiosity, what paint are you trying to remove? Is it the Heng Long factory paint?
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Re: Paint stripper for models
I have had good results with Acrylic Thinners,
DONT use Tamiyas Thinners, It is far too expensive,
I use "Servisol Electronic Cleaning Solvent" (Isopropanol Alcohol) in a I litre can which is far cheaper,
Apply with a lint free tissue and rub the paint off, Not too much thinners at a time,
Then sponge the thinners off with cold water.
DONT use Tamiyas Thinners, It is far too expensive,
I use "Servisol Electronic Cleaning Solvent" (Isopropanol Alcohol) in a I litre can which is far cheaper,
Apply with a lint free tissue and rub the paint off, Not too much thinners at a time,
Then sponge the thinners off with cold water.
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Re: Paint stripper for models
Son of a gun-ner wrote:Out of curiosity, what paint are you trying to remove? Is it the Heng Long factory paint?
Hiya. Its not the factory paint for sure. Someone did a digital camo on this tank and it's like a thick enamel almost gloss. Under that is a satin green. It's super thick in places.
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Re: Paint stripper for models
Oh, that's not good. Maybe it's time to try brake fluid on the turret. I'm guessing the hull is the same. Probably easier to get another tank, unless this one has all the upgrades, and aftermarket chassis etc.
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Re: Paint stripper for models
Son of a gun-ner wrote:Oh, that's not good. Maybe it's time to try brake fluid on the turret. I'm guessing the hull is the same. Probably easier to get another tank, unless this one has all the upgrades, and aftermarket chassis etc.
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Re: Paint stripper for models
You can get this at aliexpress.
https://ru.aliexpress.com/item/32819719 ... 8047823a80
Go to aliexpress and search "1/16 rc ztz-99" and you can get just about any part you need, and the turret is there from the shell I posted to a complete rtr turret that you just plug in. Hope that helps
https://ru.aliexpress.com/item/32819719 ... 8047823a80
Go to aliexpress and search "1/16 rc ztz-99" and you can get just about any part you need, and the turret is there from the shell I posted to a complete rtr turret that you just plug in. Hope that helps
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