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pine sol as paint remover

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pine sol as paint remover
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 5, 2005 9:35 PM
I just switched from brake fluid to pine sol as a paint remover. With brake fluid it didn't matter if I left plastic in over night, but....... the pine sol really etched or should I say softend the plastic. I'd appreciate it if some of you experianced pine sol users could give me a little help as to how long it takes to remove paint from plastic.I know plastics vary but please get me in the ballpark (roundhouse). I used it on a walthers C/O caboose. Thanks for the help!
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 6, 2005 11:49 AM
I too have used pine-sol to remove paint, just do as dave says and it should work out fine.
I have also used Easy-off oven cleaner for removing paint and that works welll too. It takes the paint off without leaving that piney smell behind but use it outdoors because the fumes will get to you.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 6, 2005 7:39 PM
Thanks for the help, I'll start out soaking it for an hour. I'm lucky there was anything left when I left it in over night.
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Posted by boydjr on Sunday, November 6, 2005 10:00 PM
high guys ..i have never used pine sol ..but i have used thebrake fluid.. also i have found out that carbirator cleaner spray will remove the paint in seconds you just spray it on wait for 2 seconds then wipe off ..never leave it on any longer other wise it will warp the plastic!!!!!! test it first... i am stripping the paint of of an FA1 from aristocraft. and its doing great...plus use it in a well ventalaited place ...like out side...and wear gloves!!!!!!
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Posted by grayfox1119 on Sunday, November 6, 2005 10:25 PM
Have you tried WD40? This stuff is absolutely amasing. Try it.
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Posted by ClinchValleySD40 on Monday, November 7, 2005 8:32 AM
Pine Sol is good for Kato. For most anything else, try 90% alchol first. It works on most plastics and will not cause any harm to any that I've found. If it doesn't work, then you'll have to try something else, but it's the best starting point.

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