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by Darth Humorous
Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:43 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint Removal.
Replies: 119
Views: 438778

I know there are threads on the HobbyTalk BB regarding (formerly Castrol) Super Cleaner/Degreaser. Awesome stuff. Actually, I have a post or two on this board somewhere about it, one of which is detailed. I can't say enough good things about it.

Mark
by Darth Humorous
Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:39 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint Removal.
Replies: 119
Views: 438778

I know there are threads on the HobbyTalk BB regarding (formerly Castrol) Super Cleaner/Degreaser. Awesome stuff. Actually, I have a post or two on this board somewhere about it, one of which is detailed. I can't say enough good things about it.

Mark
by Darth Humorous
Mon Feb 20, 2006 1:16 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Deconstruction
Replies: 21
Views: 81058

If the model was glued with old type tube glue and sometimes the water-thin styrene cements, I have found paint thinner (mineral spirits) is about the only chemical way to weaken the joints enough to get them apart. HOWEVER, it must be watched like a hawk. The technigue I use is to liberally dribble...