cleaning parts before priming

bjblasko · Post by **bjblasko** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:24 am

I'm building a 1/350 Polar Lights refit. I have some of the sub assemblies done, but they are full of finger prints, tape residue, etc. What can I safely use to clean the parts before painting them? I did wash the parts before assemby, but obviously can't soak them in water again since there are electronics inside some of them. Would something like goo-gone be OK? It seems to leave an oily residue, so I don't know if that's a good idea.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:08 am

Wipe them down with rubbing alcohol.

bjblasko · Post by **bjblasko** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:24 pm

OH - rubbing alcohol. I tried some moonshine but it melted the plastic!

Max Nex · Post by **Max Nex** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:49 am

Pollyscale Plastic Prep.
it's purposely designed to remove oils,dirt,mold-release agents and render the plastic static-free for painting.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Sun Dec 23, 2012 12:14 pm

...and what is Poly Scale plastic prep... propylene glycol monomethyl ether & isopropyl alcohol. The rubbing alcohol is cheaper.