Re: Stripping paint ...

On 19-Nov-99 at 10:02, Steve Gill (Steve@caws.demon.co.uk) wrote:
> Michael T Miserendino wrote:
> 
> > I should have clarified what I applied acetone to.	I only use it on
> > metal minis.  I think the oven cleaner will be a better all around
> > solution. 
> 
> When we did a long comparison test on rec.games.miniatures the pinesol
/
> savlon solutions came out way ahead of any of the other products.
> 
> Not only do they remove paint from both metal and plastic, but they're
safe
> to use too.
> 
> All you have to do is soak the mini in the solution for roughly 24
hours
> then remove it and brush any paint from cracks and crevasses using a
dry
> (old) toothbrush.

The worst I have had is one that was glosscoated with the good Krylon
gloss coating and then coated with Testors dull coat.  I had to let that
one soak in pinesol for about 3 days.

One caveat, all pine oils are not created equal where stripping paint
is concerned.  I only buy PineSol because the cheaper brands are hit
or miss.

Roger