If you take your time you will remove 99% of the paint no problem. The percentage of paint removed chemically is 95% the remaining 5% depends on how meticulous you are with your cleaning brush. In case of very complex parts simply allow more time with the remover. Yes, it will work fine no matter the model complexity. My model is very complex, will the remover get into all the crevices? Best way to filter is to use paper paint strainers. If you notice that the remover takes too long to work or don't work at all it's time for a new bottle. If you run out of fresh remover but the model still needs cleaning, you may filter used remover to get rid of old paint flakes. Surprisingly removing fresh paint usually “costs” more remover that getting rid of old layers as fresh paint dissolves rather than peels off thusly more easily contaminating the remover. How many removing procedures till the remover becomes useless?ĭepending on paint thickness and age it can be reused about 2-3 times. Rarely CA bonds may weaken: photo-etched parts may get separated from the model - please be careful so as to not lose them. If a coat of paint is fresh it will peel off very quickly and you will be able to minimise the impact on the putty. Therefore we advise shorter contact times (avoid prolonged immersion) in case of models with a lot of putty. I have used putty and CA glue during assembly will remover affect them?ĭepending on putty used (acrylic or solvent based) and contact time with the remover the putty may be separated from plastic or partially dissolved.

Clean Slate is formulated to deal with acrylic products. Strictly enamel paint jobs might be removed to some extent only (brand and coat age dependent). If you applied enamel or oil based weathering over an acrylic paint coat (no primer) the remover will work too. I painted my model with enamels and oils will the product work?īase coat takes precedence, if you primed your model with an acrylic primer (this includes PU primers), the remover will work no matter what type of paint and products were applied over it. It's always better to allow the remover to work than force it. Don't worry contact time is not limited, parts will not lose quality.

Fresh coats will start peeling off in 1-3 minutes, older and thicker coats might need around 5-10 minutes. Speed depends on a coat's age and thickness. How long does it usually take for the paint to start peeling off?

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