Topic: A look at stripping paint

[Feanor Fire Heart]

I needed to strip some paint, and having never done it (well, last time I did it was 20 years ago) I took to the internet. I found an interesting video where this guy tests 6 different paint stripping materials and it was not only informative, but a bit of fun to watch.

Paint Stripping for Plastic Minis? Head-to-Head Testing of Six Cleaning Solvents! by Goobertown Hobbies.
https://youtu.be/OqBjt1wKZfc

[Syphon]

I love Brent's videos. Although there's something odd about his intonation but I came to love his voice. On top of that, his knowledge of chemistry often comes in handy as well.

[Sharkbelly]

Thanks for sharing!

[Rowsdower]

Tamiya's Mr Paint Remover is a bit tricky to use for GW minis.
It works fine with old pewter minis [let them soak overnight]
With plastic; be careful. If used excessively; it will eat plastic.
ALWAYS use in a well ventilated area or outside. IT STINKS

[Jmash]

I've had pretty good results with Fuze Biostrip 2.0.

It works great on metal minis, plastic minis I've found it gets through the top layers really well but doesn't really take off the undercoat too well. I haven't experimented too much into it, might get better results removing undercoat if I slap it on thick and leave it longer, but most stuff will get a light re-spray to basecoat them again anyway so no biggie.

[Feanor Fire Heart]

So I tried the Super Clean and soaked it for weeks, and honestly, maybe you have to soak it for a month + to get it to work well, but it did work a little. I used Isopropyl Alcohol and wow, that stuff was like magic. Let it sit in it for a couple of minutes and then take a soft bristle toothbrush to it and it came right off. The little crevices may need a little more attention with the brush than the flat areas, but it didn't take terribly long at all.

[Syphon]

So I tried the Super Clean and soaked it for weeks, and honestly, maybe you have to soak it for a month + to get it to work well, but it did work a little. I used Isopropyl Alcohol and wow, that stuff was like magic. Let it sit in it for a couple of minutes and then take a soft bristle toothbrush to it and it came right off. The little crevices may need a little more attention with the brush than the flat areas, but it didn't take terribly long at all.

IPA on plastic or metal?