Great Results Model Paint Stripping!

[Eriediamond]

Antonio, it may be awhile before I actually do it. I have to go to the surgeon this morning to get ready to put my plumbing back together again after having part of it removed back before thanksgiving out in Arizona. I only mention this because it may be several weeks to months before I do it and I want to have the Erie decals and paint on hand also. Best to ya, Ken

[AntonioFP45]

Hey ErieDiamond,

I'm glad the info was helpful! I usually get excited when I try something new for the first time, and it works according the claim.

When you try it, please let us know your results.

Peace, Amigo![8)][:D][^][8D][swg][tup]

[Eriediamond]

Thanks, Antonio, I have an A-B Funit set in New Haven orange, black, and white, both powered, that I purchased for $10 from another modeler thinning out his inventory. Will now be trying your method and redo them for my Erie layout soon to be built, Ken

[Fergmiester]

Thanks for the info. I used Lestoil once and never again. The paint came off but it also softened the plastic but I was lucky as I was able to wa***he shell and the plastic firmed up again. I'll be trying the Alcohol in the near future as I have a couple of refits coming up.

[lupo]

OK thanks for the advice,[tup]
I had found a 5 gallons drum in the chemical storage at the printshop now I know what to do with it!!
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[AntonioFP45]

Hey friends,

Based on the July 2003 MRR, Realistic Stainless Steel article, I wanted to let you know that using 91% Isopropyl Alcohol to strip paint off of model passenger cars works - FLAWLESSLY! [swg][tup]

I took a glass pan "2 high, "10 wide, and "15 long. I filled it with the 91% alcohol and immersed two 10 year old HO Bachmann Metroliner cars shells that were factory painted in the "Amtrak" scheme. Within five minutes, the clear alcohol turned White, with Red and Blue streaks from the paint "floating off" of the shells. After 30 minutes, using a toothbrush, I easily scrubbed off (with little effort) the paint left on each model while still immersed in the alcohol. I continuously turned each car as the paint slid off. A short trip to the kitchen sink with some warm water and soap and they're now a clean shade of factory "light gray" totally bare plastic. The plastic was not damaged at all. I used 3 bottles of 91% Alcohol from Walgreens. They were $1.39 each. If I can find a more narrow container, I would only need two bottles. [(-D][:P][:)]

It was a good feeling of success as I was a little skeptical. Many modelers over 35 remember the old days when many of us used "Brake Fluid" to strip model railroad cars - which thankfully is no longer recommended. [V][X-)]

I've never tried other paint strippers before like Scale Coat. Have you guys tried different paint stripping methods? How do they compare to the alcohol method as far as SPEED and COST?

I'm curious and willing try other recommended methods even though I am very happy with the results of this method. [:D]

If you're going to try this, make sure to use 91% Isopropyl Alcohol! Available in drug stores. Also available is 70% and 50% Alcohols but they will not work as well.

Use safety goggles! One splashed drop in your eye will make you flip like Jackie Chan!

Thanks guys. Peace [:)][:D][;)][8D][8)]