stripping paint on walthers F40

[iomalley]

Update:

On original release Walthers F40s, (IE as built VIA scheme) 70% isopropyl alcohol will work, on newer releases (IE VIA Canada scheme) alcohol only removes the numbers/letters and softens the paint.

Acetone WILL DESTROY A WALTHER'S SHELL, even if you cut it with water.

Brake fluid has the same effect as alcohol.

Oven cleaner does NOTHING to newer release paint. (Mind you my can of over cleaner is 4+ years old)

Verdict...the newer release F40PH is difficult to strip. Anybody try Chameleon or something different?

 

[Jon NFL]

I, also, just purchased a media blaster (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130367491877) and am using baking soda in it. It will completely remove decals and layers of paint without removing the details in plastic. I'm very impressed - so far :]

I think this is a Harbor Freight item but I got it off ebay. It goes through a LOT of media so a recovery box will be a future project to build.
Regards,
Jon
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