How do u remove paint from a plastic statue?

[bug33fouf]

Just bought a collection of plastic statues.

I need to remove all paint and glue.

It looks like a 6 yr old painted them.

can i dip them in something to remove all paint?

 

 

[thunderstick]

[DiceX]

If it's a plastic statue, unfortunately anything that might remove the paint is very likely to melt the plastic.

 

More info and pictures would be nice.

 

 

[AJD]

Model builders often have to do this.

 

One way is to use oven cleaner - put the models in a plastic bag and spray oven cleaner in. Tie the bag off and leave it for 24 hours then scrub away with a toothbrush in soapy water. WEAR GLOVES.

 

There are various other ways. Some people swear by engine degreaser. You can read about that here but I've never tried that.

 

Good luck.

[DiceX]

Model builders often have to do this.

 

One way is to use oven cleaner - put the models in a plastic bag and spray oven cleaner in. Tie the bag off and leave it for 24 hours then scrub away with a toothbrush in soapy water. WEAR GLOVES.

 

There are various other ways. Some people swear by engine degreaser. You can read about that here but I've never tried that.

 

Good luck.

 

Engine degreaser is petroleum based and might damage the statue. I'd be afraid to try it.

 

 

[AJD]

Model builders often have to do this.

 

One way is to use oven cleaner - put the models in a plastic bag and spray oven cleaner in. Tie the bag off and leave it for 24 hours then scrub away with a toothbrush in soapy water. WEAR GLOVES.

 

There are various other ways. Some people swear by engine degreaser. You can read about that here but I've never tried that.

 

Good luck.

 

Engine degreaser is petroleum based and might damage the statue. I'd be afraid to try it.

 

 

Depends what the plastic is. Polystyrene will be fine, others maybe not. That's why the article I linked has a caveat in it about trying it on something you can afford to lose..

[Bat-Man]

 

[Tempus Fugit]

Brake fluid. They sell

remover at hobby shops, but it is repackaged brake fluid(dot 3).

[Conan_Aficionado]

pictures please, you built up the suspense and I'm at the point where even cell phone pics will do.

[Mutie Fan]

I always used oven cleaner on plastic model cars as a kid. Worked fine. Toxic though.

[kdoginohio]

Ummm, what kind of paint is it? Oil base or Latex?

[Davenport]

Here are two articles:

Kitbuilders Magazine: Stripping Your Kits

 

Removing Paint Frequently Asked Questions

 

I have used that Pine-sol method on old Aurora kits. Worked great, but the pine smell can be overwhelming.

[bug33fouf]

Here are two articles:

Kitbuilders Magazine: Stripping Your Kits

 

Removing Paint Frequently Asked Questions

 

I have used that Pine-sol method on old Aurora kits. Worked great, but the pine smell can be overwhelming.

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thks.