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Hello smithmodels, Brake fluid and other solvents such as oven cleaner are quite effective at removing paint. However, the other consideration is what potential damage they cause to the plastic underneath. Using strong solvents is something akin smashing a hornet with a 2x4 -- while it's on the end of your buddy's nose. You got rid of the paint, but now the body shell's durability is questionable. I've had brake fluid turn body shells into brittle castings. Other people report shells turning into mush. The result depends on the kind of styrene used to cast the shell. Paul Schmidt
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