Paint stripper for models

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Re: Paint stripper for models

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OK, lots of ideas there!

Thanks and I'll let you know how I get on.
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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 :(
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Re: Paint stripper for models

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Check heng long's store on AliExpress. That's the name of the seller.
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Re: Paint stripper for models

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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.
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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

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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.
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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

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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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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

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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

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