[WH40k][Painting] Been using Pine-sol to Strip Paint, but ..

[scooter]

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I recently aquired my first 40k Army (well the start of my Space
Marines). The majority of figurines are plastic, and seperate paint
jobs. Now I have had good experience with Pine-sol for my Battletech
minis (all metal) since I can let them soak for days to get the glue
gone.

I did a test to night with a brave trooper and in 2 hrs, I was able to
remove 90%+ of the paint, no problem. However, all the joints remained
glued.

I have been told that pine-sol will degrade the plastic if left for
long periods of time. Is this several days, or sooner?

I have no problem with doing some quick soaks to remove the paint,
then start over, but a few were attached with non-legal bits (holding
a 2nd bolter, etc). I would prefer not to have to cut them apart to
remove them.

Ideas?

Stad

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In article <c40j11d85jodrn3htbaogr8f733u4p1954@4ax.com>, Scooter, stad13
@canada.com Varfed out the following in Timo speak...
> I recently aquired my first 40k Army (well the start of my Space
> Marines). The majority of figurines are plastic, and seperate paint
> jobs. Now I have had good experience with Pine-sol for my Battletech
> minis (all metal) since I can let them soak for days to get the glue
> gone.
>
> I did a test to night with a brave trooper and in 2 hrs, I was able to
> remove 90%+ of the paint, no problem. However, all the joints remained
> glued.
>
> I have been told that pine-sol will degrade the plastic if left for
> long periods of time. Is this several days, or sooner?
>
> I have no problem with doing some quick soaks to remove the paint,
> then start over, but a few were attached with non-legal bits (holding
> a 2nd bolter, etc). I would prefer not to have to cut them apart to
> remove them.
>
> Ideas?

Yeah, I'd suggest Castrol Super Clean (engine degreaser). It's
safe to leave plastics in it for months where as the pine-sol will begin
to damage certain plastics after only a matter of hours. (Varies by
batch of plastic - GW isn't always consistant over the years with the
type of plastic they've used.) In addition, CSC will break down super
glue type bonds if the model is left in it for a couple of days (or
less). Epoxy and other type glues seem to be unaffected however.

Hope that helps,

Myrmidon



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"Myrmidon" <ImNot@home.com> wrote in message
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> In article <c40j11d85jodrn3htbaogr8f733u4p1954@4ax.com>, Scooter, stad13
> @canada.com Varfed out the following in Timo speak...
>> I recently aquired my first 40k Army (well the start of my Space
>> Marines). The majority of figurines are plastic, and seperate paint
>> jobs. Now I have had good experience with Pine-sol for my Battletech
>> minis (all metal) since I can let them soak for days to get the glue
>> gone.
>>
>> I did a test to night with a brave trooper and in 2 hrs, I was able to
>> remove 90%+ of the paint, no problem. However, all the joints remained
>> glued.
>>
>> I have been told that pine-sol will degrade the plastic if left for
>> long periods of time. Is this several days, or sooner?
>>
>> I have no problem with doing some quick soaks to remove the paint,
>> then start over, but a few were attached with non-legal bits (holding
>> a 2nd bolter, etc). I would prefer not to have to cut them apart to
>> remove them.
>>
>> Ideas?
>
> Yeah, I'd suggest Castrol Super Clean (engine degreaser). It's
> safe to leave plastics in it for months where as the pine-sol will begin
> to damage certain plastics after only a matter of hours. (Varies by
> batch of plastic - GW isn't always consistant over the years with the
> type of plastic they've used.) In addition, CSC will break down super
> glue type bonds if the model is left in it for a couple of days (or
> less). Epoxy and other type glues seem to be unaffected however.
>
> Hope that helps,
>
> Myrmidon
>

Brake fluid can usually take over for the rest - it's ok on the plastics in
terms of stripping paint(although it does metal stripping excellently). It
can break down the plastic bonds, depending on what they are - had good
sucess with general mini's although I haven't been able to break apart a
devilfish even after soaking for close to a week. It can do the same to
epoxy as well, debonding them straight off of their bases. For extended
duration soaks, it doesn't seem to do much better than soking for a day so
you shouldn't have to worry about damage to the mini.

 

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In article <ECmSd.31884$s16.3979@trndny02>, Eric A. Johnson,
vze1mx2h@verizon.net Varfed out the following in Timo speak...
>
> "Myrmidon" <ImNot@home.com> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1c838f4e4fe4fc8d98a48f@news-server.woh.rr.com...
> > In article <c40j11d85jodrn3htbaogr8f733u4p1954@4ax.com>, Scooter, stad13
> > @canada.com Varfed out the following in Timo speak...
> >> I recently aquired my first 40k Army (well the start of my Space
> >> Marines). The majority of figurines are plastic, and seperate paint
> >> jobs. Now I have had good experience with Pine-sol for my Battletech
> >> minis (all metal) since I can let them soak for days to get the glue
> >> gone.
> >>
> >> I did a test to night with a brave trooper and in 2 hrs, I was able to
> >> remove 90%+ of the paint, no problem. However, all the joints remained
> >> glued.
> >>
> >> I have been told that pine-sol will degrade the plastic if left for
> >> long periods of time. Is this several days, or sooner?
> >>
> >> I have no problem with doing some quick soaks to remove the paint,
> >> then start over, but a few were attached with non-legal bits (holding
> >> a 2nd bolter, etc). I would prefer not to have to cut them apart to
> >> remove them.
> >>
> >> Ideas?
> >
> > Yeah, I'd suggest Castrol Super Clean (engine degreaser). It's
> > safe to leave plastics in it for months where as the pine-sol will begin
> > to damage certain plastics after only a matter of hours. (Varies by
> > batch of plastic - GW isn't always consistant over the years with the
> > type of plastic they've used.) In addition, CSC will break down super
> > glue type bonds if the model is left in it for a couple of days (or
> > less). Epoxy and other type glues seem to be unaffected however.
> >
> > Hope that helps,
> >
> > Myrmidon
> >
>
> Brake fluid can usually take over for the rest - it's ok on the plastics in
> terms of stripping paint(although it does metal stripping excellently). It
> can break down the plastic bonds, depending on what they are - had good
> sucess with general mini's although I haven't been able to break apart a
> devilfish even after soaking for close to a week. It can do the same to
> epoxy as well, debonding them straight off of their bases. For extended
> duration soaks, it doesn't seem to do much better than soking for a day so
> you shouldn't have to worry about damage to the mini.

The problem with Brake Fluid (and why I only use it / recommend it
as a very last resort) is that it's *HIGHL* toxic stuff and utterly
unforgiving if you spill it. Not only will it take paint off of minis,
it'll do the same to the finish on a vehicle if you spill it in the
garage, it'll ruin carpet, poison pets & small children if inadvertantly
left in the wrong spot, etc. Castrol Super Clean, while still toxic
isn't nearly as much of a hazzard if spilled, etc. Of all the minis
I've stripped, only maybe a dozen actually needed work in brake fluid -
and that was mainly from 25+ year old Testors enamel model paint (one
color of brown in particular) that didn't want to come off in the CSC.

Seriously - start with the CSC first. It's a lot less hazzardous to
store, use, and dispose of, and a lot less expensive to boot.

Myrmidon

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Scooter wrote:
> I recently aquired my first 40k Army (well the start of my Space
> Marines). The majority of figurines are plastic, and seperate paint
> jobs.

Soak in Castrol Super Clean to remove paint. It is relatively plastic
safe, safer the Pine Sol. It is also a lot less toxic than brake fluid.

> a few were attached with non-legal bits (holding a 2nd bolter,
> etc). I would prefer not to have to cut them apart to remove them.

If the models were assembed with CA, CSC will dissolve the glue. If
they were welded together with plastic model cement, NOTHING will
dissolve the glue.

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Out from under a rock popped Scooter and said

> I have no problem with doing some quick soaks to remove the paint,
> then start over, but a few were attached with non-legal bits (holding
> a 2nd bolter, etc). I would prefer not to have to cut them apart to
> remove them.

Ignore people suggesting Brake Fluid. Anything alcohol based will weaken
glue over time. Sodium Hydroxide ie Drain Cleaner in my experience makes
every type of glue and green stuff brittle so it breaks apart. Wear
gloves, only use in a well ventilated space, don't breath the vapours.
Don't put plastics into it straight away as the initial reaction with water
generates quite a bit of head. Best of all, blow me down if it doesn't
clean your drain when you dip it down the sink, and dilute well, break
down, and not cause an ecological problem.

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[scooter]

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On 22 Feb 2005 20:36:48 +1300, Robert Singers
<rsingers@finger.hotmail.com> wrote:

>Out from under a rock popped Scooter and said
>
>> I have no problem with doing some quick soaks to remove the paint,
>> then start over, but a few were attached with non-legal bits (holding
>> a 2nd bolter, etc). I would prefer not to have to cut them apart to
>> remove them.
>
>Ignore people suggesting Brake Fluid. Anything alcohol based will weaken
>glue over time. Sodium Hydroxide ie Drain Cleaner in my experience makes
>every type of glue and green stuff brittle so it breaks apart. Wear
>gloves, only use in a well ventilated space, don't breath the vapours.
>Don't put plastics into it straight away as the initial reaction with water
>generates quite a bit of head. Best of all, blow me down if it doesn't
>clean your drain when you dip it down the sink, and dilute well, break
>down, and not cause an ecological problem.

and draino will not eat through the metal or plastic?

 

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In article <1dkn11h7d9tt5hnqtaktdsn7uer4v86897@4ax.com>, Scooter, stad13
@canada.com Varfed out the following in Timo speak...
> On 22 Feb 2005 20:36:48 +1300, Robert Singers
> <rsingers@finger.hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Out from under a rock popped Scooter and said
> >
> >> I have no problem with doing some quick soaks to remove the paint,
> >> then start over, but a few were attached with non-legal bits (holding
> >> a 2nd bolter, etc). I would prefer not to have to cut them apart to
> >> remove them.
> >
> >Ignore people suggesting Brake Fluid. Anything alcohol based will weaken
> >glue over time. Sodium Hydroxide ie Drain Cleaner in my experience makes
> >every type of glue and green stuff brittle so it breaks apart. Wear
> >gloves, only use in a well ventilated space, don't breath the vapours.
> >Don't put plastics into it straight away as the initial reaction with water
> >generates quite a bit of head. Best of all, blow me down if it doesn't
> >clean your drain when you dip it down the sink, and dilute well, break
> >down, and not cause an ecological problem.
>
> and draino will not eat through the metal or plastic?

He's in the New Zeland area, and may well not be familiar with the
fact that a lot of North American 'drain cleaner' products contain
various acids. If you're in the US or Canada - use Castrol Super Clean
engine degreaser. It definitely will NOT damage metal or plastics. To
date I've stripped over 100+ minis the majority of which were plastic
with zero damage. I've got some old genestealers that have been soaking
for weeks in the stuff as I simply haven't had time to clean them.

Myrmidon

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Out from under a rock popped Myrmidon and said

>> and draino will not eat through the metal or plastic?
>
> He's in the New Zeland area, and may well not be familiar with the
> fact that a lot of North American 'drain cleaner' products contain
> various acids.

Draino here is 100% Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). You can't have a base and an
acid together because they'd just neutralise each other. So yeah I'd be
very fascinated to find out what's in your Draino.

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"Robert Singers" <rsingers@finger.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Out from under a rock popped Myrmidon and said
>
> >> and draino will not eat through the metal or plastic?
> >
> > He's in the New Zeland area, and may well not be familiar with the
> > fact that a lot of North American 'drain cleaner' products contain
> > various acids.
>
> Draino here is 100% Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). You can't have a base and an
> acid together because they'd just neutralise each other. So yeah I'd be
> very fascinated to find out what's in your Draino.

This makes me realise the difference between norms/blunts/muggles and
gamers:

Muggle: Dude! I found out if you take a box of wheat crackers, crush them up
and shove them up your butt during winter solstice you get sooooooooo high!

Gamer: Dude! I found out if you take a can of sprite, and soak your
miniatures in it under a mid-summers sun during a leap year the paint comes
riiiiight off!

 

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"Myrmidon" <ImNot@home.com> wrote in message
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>> and draino will not eat through the metal or plastic?
>
> He's in the New Zeland area, and may well not be familiar with the
> fact that a lot of North American 'drain cleaner' products contain
> various acids.

actually they're alkaline solvents, which means they're even better at
melting plastic

 

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>
> He's in the New Zeland area, and may well not be familiar with the
>fact that a lot of North American 'drain cleaner' products contain
>various acids. If you're in the US or Canada - use Castrol Super Clean
>engine degreaser. It definitely will NOT damage metal or plastics. To
>date I've stripped over 100+ minis the majority of which were plastic
>with zero damage. I've got some old genestealers that have been soaking
>for weeks in the stuff as I simply haven't had time to clean them.
>
> Myrmidon

figured it was too good. Yah I'll have to try Castrol down the road.
My stripping with pinesol was successful, however, I had like 4 minis
that must have been sprayed with a black prime that refused to come
off. The first batch turned to this black slime that refused to be
brushed away.

I will definitely use CSC when we finally build our garage. My wife
would not understand me using it in the basement, as she rolls her
eyes when I use Pinesol.

Thanks for all your help!