neodark
DX Gashapon Super Robot
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Post by neodark on Sept 14, 2006 13:43:41 GMT 8
I see, so with running water and constant brushing and occational resoaking it can completely remove all paint ?? in that case thats a LOT better than 95% IPA since i needed to sand some portions to remove left overs..
between Simple Green and PineSol which is stronger / better ? or are they perfectly equal in stripping paint ?
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Post by delta408 on Sept 14, 2006 15:24:55 GMT 8
they're equal in my opinion. a LOT of miniature modellers (Gunpla modellers too i guess) use them. pinesol is a bit less expensive though.  |
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Post by delta408 on Sept 18, 2006 17:30:12 GMT 8
Another thing about Pinesol: make sure you wash the part you dipped thoroughly to remove the Pinesol or else your paint will flake later. Simple Green is easier to clean off compared to Pinesol. |
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Post by no3Ljm on Sept 19, 2006 2:06:03 GMT 8
i have a question on Paint Remover. i know it's not Gundam-related, hope someone can answer this.
i'm planning to buy a Maisto 1:18 Diecast Bike. but the available color is just silver. i want to paint it with black with some gold touch-ups on details.
1. any advice on what paint remover will i use to remove the silver paint first?
2. and after the paint is removed, do i need to sand the metal?
3. and do i need to prime the metal first? or i can spraypaint it directly with no primer?
TIA. ;D
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Post by delta408 on Sept 19, 2006 10:22:04 GMT 8
I think I can help a bit. 1. I'm not too sure what paint remover to use. Perhaps dipping it in bleach to remove the chrome paint or it could be industrial paint remover? Don't follow my advice outright, maybe sother GT members can shed more light on this since there are members with more modelling experience. 2. Maybe a little since you want a nice surface for your paint. 3. Better prime it first. I have tried painting metal before and paint will stick much better if you prime first. Unless you can find some sort of special formula paint for spraying directly on metal. Cheers! |
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Post by no3Ljm on Sept 19, 2006 18:51:16 GMT 8
ok. thanks for the insights brod delta. will get the bike siguro late this week. 
don't worry... it's not for Gundam-themed related Big Bike. ;D
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Post by ikabod on Sept 20, 2006 16:47:54 GMT 8
noelif its all die cast then paint thinner can be used for that, make sure the plastic parts are removed first. . .
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Post by no3Ljm on Sept 20, 2006 17:39:30 GMT 8
ikabod
thanks bro. yup, i'll remove the plastic pices first. just a question, so it's ok to dunk the whole diecast part of the bike in paint thinner? TIA.
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Post by delta408 on Sept 23, 2006 23:28:37 GMT 8
That I think should be ok. Guys, rhanen28 posted this site in the MP forum and I would like to share this with you all. It opened my eyes to more paint stripping options. www.bonediggers.com/1-3/strip/strip.html I like the Castrol Super Clean Degreaser. I may look it up in Ace Hardware, True Value or the nearest gas station. |
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neodark
DX Gashapon Super Robot
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Post by neodark on Oct 1, 2006 17:24:14 GMT 8
delta408if ever you find it please take note of the store and price as where you found it.. il also check CFG ayala on tuesday
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