acrylic paint

[mark jones]

Any suggestions for stripping acrylic paint of lead figs?
Since my painting technique has developed over the years I found some
25mm romans I want to repaint. I have had all the suggestions about
pine oil, but think this stuff either doesn't work or I'm getting the
wrong stuff.

Wouldn't you think some smart arse manufacturer would come up
with/sell a commercial acrylic stripper?

Jonesy

[Striker2]

In article <g4lpusg1eruadlk29...@4ax.com>,

jon...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:
I have had all the suggestions about
> pine oil, but think this stuff either doesn't work or I'm getting the
> wrong stuff.

I'm currently in the process of removing multiple layers of paint
(mostly Polly S). I let them sit in a jar of 409. After a day I use
some dental tools to help the paint off. The dark colors almost peel
off while lighter colors, especially white, takes a little more work.
It's not the easiest system but I leave them to soak and work on other
things, and come back to them later.

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[Stephen Croft]

mark jones wrote:
>
> Any suggestions for stripping acrylic paint of lead figs?
> Since my painting technique has developed over the years I found some

> 25mm romans I want to repaint. I have had all the suggestions about

> pine oil, but think this stuff either doesn't work or I'm getting the
> wrong stuff.
>

> Wouldn't you think some smart arse manufacturer would come up
> with/sell a commercial acrylic stripper?
>
> Jonesy

For pewter/lead figures, you can go all out and get the harsh stuff,
the metal should be fine. I'd go with acetone (nailpolish remover) or
supposedly brake fluid works, too, and its safe for plastic (but I
have yet to use it).

-Stephen

[mark jones]

>For pewter/lead figures, you can go all out and get the harsh stuff,
>the metal should be fine. I'd go with acetone (nailpolish remover) or
>supposedly brake fluid works, too, and its safe for plastic (but I
>have yet to use it).
>
>-Stephen

Thanks for the advice I shall give it a try. Appreciate it.
Jonesy

[mark_...@my-deja.com]

You can use brake fluid, but why not use a commercially available paint
stripper (aerosol type is fine)which you can get from a good hardware
store. There are several brands over here, some work on both acrylics
and enamels, check the can before you buy it. Here's a tip though, the
longer you leave them soak in the stuff the easier it is to get off,
particularly in the detailed areas. Cheers.