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Post by rayar on Mar 15, 2007 22:41:25 GMT -5
Can anyone tell me what the best and safest way is to remove paint from diecast?
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Post by mechaboy1 on Mar 16, 2007 0:35:57 GMT -5
You can let it sit in break fluid or use a metal brush attachment on a dremel.
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Post by magengar on Mar 16, 2007 4:50:15 GMT -5
Wouldn't the metal brush on a dremel leave fine scratchlines
on the raw surface of the diecast metal?
zozo-Magengar
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Post by 00silvergt on Mar 16, 2007 5:14:55 GMT -5
I've done this to a Chunky Monkey Valk...the legs which are diecast (Haha, Yamato Fan boys! LOL just kidding) I used a paint stripper I got from Home Depot. Take a metal pan, basin, doggie bowl, whatever that you will never use to eat with again (this is important, Mineral Spirits, particularly dissilates don't do well to your digestive system and stuff) Soak for a minute, then take a rag and wipe off the paint as if you were peeling an orange. You can also use denatured alcohol. Be careful with this stuff, wear eye protection, if ingested or if it gets into your eyes or if your skin absorbs too much of it it will burn off your optical nerve.
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Post by magengar on Mar 16, 2007 5:59:41 GMT -5
Workin with toys in this manner...
...we forget just How Dangerous this hobby can be...
I'd better buy Life Insurance, pronto! ;D
zozo-Magengar
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Post by rayar on Mar 16, 2007 10:26:24 GMT -5
How long shoul'd it soak in brakefluid? And should I clean the residue off with brakecleaner and then follow up with the dremel?
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Post by mechaboy1 on Mar 16, 2007 22:40:41 GMT -5
Wouldn't the metal brush on a dremel leave fine scratchlines on the raw surface of the diecast metal? zozo-Magengar I would just use the dremel brush. Depending on the size of the metal you are working on. The very fine scratch lines will fill in when you primer and lightly sand, this will actually help the primer stick better to the metal. If you leave it in break fluid I would leave it in for a day or so. |
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Post by 00silvergt on Mar 17, 2007 2:23:35 GMT -5
The dremel is the more expensive, longer way to go. With the paint stripper, not only will you not get scratches, but you only soak it for 60 seconds to weaken the adhesion of the paint and wipe, the paint comes off like the meat of the KFC Hot Wangs!
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Post by magengar on Mar 17, 2007 3:32:14 GMT -5
Cool!
Now I know who to call next time I BBQ---
---coz I'm too damn Lazy to strip the meat off them bones! ;D
zozo-Magengar
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Post by 00silvergt on Mar 19, 2007 5:50:00 GMT -5
Hmmm...BBQ, huh? Danggit, too bad summer is still quite a bit away, Sure long to smell the smell of burnt meat...
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Post by mannix143 on Apr 15, 2007 3:59:09 GMT -5
can someone clear this for me, when i go to a hardware store here in NYC, when i ask them for a mineral spirit, they dont know what im talking about, is there like a house name for this that they can easliy understand what im looking for?
any brand of paint stripper that you can recommend?
and if i use a paint stripper in a mix of diecast and plastic, will the plastic part be damaged?
thanks
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Post by 45caliber on Apr 15, 2007 4:59:52 GMT -5
been used to a lot of gundam stuff.. still brake fluid works best for me...
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Post by mannix143 on Apr 15, 2007 5:41:22 GMT -5
i think break fluid is not that strong here in US, not like in the philippines, i pour it on someones car here before, didnt do nothing, poured it on our metal stand, not even a stain. maybe im wrong but thats my observation. ^_^
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Post by 45caliber on Apr 15, 2007 6:03:37 GMT -5
soaked it for an hour.. that'll take som effects
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Post by mannix143 on Apr 15, 2007 7:58:59 GMT -5
ok bro, i will try that one when this weather gets better, we have a storm going on right now :/
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Post by magengar on Apr 15, 2007 10:23:40 GMT -5
Try Home Depot.. they should know about Mineral Spirit. Any ol' neighborhood hardware store will just give you the run-around, because some college kid working the aisle aint qualified nor knowledgeable about Paint and Solvents. Paint Stripper? I dunno about that one. I've seen it used on wooden furniture and doors- brush it on, and let it sit for a while in the time prescribed according to the instructions; then scrape it off with a flat-edged scraper. It works really good on wood, and some metals... ...but for use on diecast and plastics? I dunno. The chemical properties in paint stripper are really strong; it could do some damage to diecast and plastics. Paint Stripper is sold at most hardware stores, and at Home Depot... if you're gonna use it on a diecast figure, take the figure with you to Home Depot, and ask the person in the paint dept about the paint stripper-- show him the diecast figure and explain how you wanna remove the paint from the figure, see what he says. Other than That, I'd stick to the break fluid idea. zozo-Magengar can someone clear this for me, when i go to a hardware store here in NYC, when i ask them for a mineral spirit, they dont know what im talking about, is there like a house name for this that they can easliy understand what im looking for? any brand of paint stripper that you can recommend? and if i use a paint stripper in a mix of diecast and plastic, will the plastic part be damaged? thanks |
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Post by mannix143 on Apr 15, 2007 11:25:33 GMT -5
thanks dude for the info, i guess brake fluid it is ^_^
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Post by 95sihb on Apr 15, 2007 11:42:14 GMT -5
TO: RAYAR / and Mannix143O.K this is from personal experience. Don't use break fluid. Break fluid takes a really long time to dissolve the enamel paint. Break fluid in oil base so you really have to clean it good to get the new paint to stick. It really does not do a good job anyways. Really messy. You can use a dremel to take of the paint off, but you will need several polishing wheels. The wheels wear out fast. And you have to get 2 different grits. one to remove the paint, the other to remove the scratch ,marks made by the first grit wheel. Also they are not cheep at $10 for a 2 pack.Also really dusty. You will also need some eye protection and a mask. Trust me . The best thing that i was able to find was , Automotive paint striper.You can get it at any auto store,or walmart.This stuff is extremely strong. The paint will come right off. Its also water base so that means no oily mess. Also the way you clean it off is with water. here is a picture of the product i used. 
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Post by magengar on Apr 15, 2007 13:00:14 GMT -5
Hey, now That looks like something worth trying. The break fluid is a neat idea, but I don't wanna deal with the oily mess- thus adding More work to the current process, because now I'd have to get the oil off the diecast and outta the panels and crevices. This automotive paint stripper looks safe to use. And it is water-soluble. Seeing by your pic posted here, I presume it is safe to use on diecasts and plastics. Just follow the instructions for use, and you'll be fine. A few things to keep in mind when using these chemicals:1> Use them in a well-Ventilated area. Open a couple windows to allow air-flow through the room or area where you're gonna use this stuff. 2> Wear proper eye-protection (goggles that will seal around your eyes- such as ski-goggles or swimming goggles; Not the "visor" nor "sunglasses" open-type goggles)--- You'd want the goggles to SEAL around your eyes to block any chemical fumes from attacking your eyes and mucous membranes. The goggles will also prevent any accidental Upward-splashing drops which Always manage to get that "lucky shot" at your eyes and blind you permanently. 3> Wear protective gloves ( neoprene, or thick rubber dishwasher gloves) The gloves will protect your skin from contact with the chemical. Some chemicals may not have any immediate noticeable affect on your skin, they can still be absorbed and reach the bloodstream and cause long-term effects and reactions. Other chemicals will straight-up Zoot you into a delirious crazy Screamin Jay Hawkins mode, and you'll be Sprung 4 Life. ;D Thanks for the tips.  zozo-Magengar TO: RAYAR / and Mannix143O.K this is from personal experience. Don't use break fluid. Break fluid takes a really long time to dissolve the enamel paint. Break fluid in oil base so you really have to clean it good to get the new paint to stick. It really does not do a good job anyways. Really messy. You can use a dremel to take of the paint off, but you will need several polishing wheels. The wheels wear out fast. And you have to get 2 different grits. one to remove the paint, the other to remove the scratch ,marks made by the first grit wheel. Also they are not cheep at $10 for a 2 pack.Also really dusty. You will also need some eye protection and a mask. Trust me . The best thing that i was able to find was , Automotive paint striper.You can get it at any auto store,or walmart.This stuff is extremely strong. The paint will come right off. Its also water base so that means no oily mess. Also the way you clean it off is with water. here is a picture of the product i used. |
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Post by mannix143 on Apr 15, 2007 13:12:13 GMT -5
TO: RAYAR / and Mannix143O.K this is from personal experience. Don't use break fluid. Break fluid takes a really long time to dissolve the enamel paint. Break fluid in oil base so you really have to clean it good to get the new paint to stick. It really does not do a good job anyways. Really messy. You can use a dremel to take of the paint off, but you will need several polishing wheels. The wheels wear out fast. And you have to get 2 different grits. one to remove the paint, the other to remove the scratch ,marks made by the first grit wheel. Also they are not cheep at $10 for a 2 pack.Also really dusty. You will also need some eye protection and a mask. Trust me . The best thing that i was able to find was , Automotive paint striper.You can get it at any auto store,or walmart.This stuff is extremely strong. The paint will come right off. Its also water base so that means no oily mess. Also the way you clean it off is with water. here is a picture of the product i used. thanks 95 thats great news for me ^_^ and i like that PX-01 pilder you have at the background hehehe |
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