stripping paint from lexan

[run2jeepn]

Well it's not working to well with White pearl. It's also living the body all cloudy.

[chino438]

i used a rag to keep it soaked at all the time i was stripping it and i would apply more brake fluid with a brush every 40 mins. hope that helps

[venom*one]

I used Easy Off... it took off most of the paint but seemed to leave the Lexan real weak... fragile... wont do it again... just my 2 cents...

[gmc310]

I've heard of using nitro wash , never used but heard of it more than once

[STOMPER 1]

Does it work on lacquer base paint and /or water base paint.

[krawlinCJ]

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Brake Fluid (NOT CLEANER) also works.

I found that out the hard way and ended up painting the outside of a rubi body and it actually looked ok. Then I didn't paint another body for a year and my C-10 started to look like crap. Well guess what I forgot about. $%^%!

[slobin3d]

Originally Posted by run2jeepn

As anyone figured a way to remove Paints with flakes and pearls yet?

the chameleon i use will take it off, with a stiff bristle brush after it sets a while

[rockwar]

I hope everyone is Stripping paint off bodies only if they missed up in painting it. That seems like a lot of work just to repaint a old beat up body.

[daven75]

ok so basicly, wats a good, CHEAP, paint remover?

[BrockGrimes]

3-DOT brake fluid like used in your car.
1. Will remove all paints even silver.
2. Will not fog the lexan or melt it or anything else.
3. It's CHEAP!

Here's how:
Get eye protection!
1. Pour some brake fluid in the body.
2. Take a rag and smear it around so everything has a nice thick coat.
3. Watch TV for like 5 - 10 min, time varies on thickness of paint.
4. Wipe the paint off.
5. Repeat process till the paint is gone, use a tooth brush or Q-tip for tight areas.
6. The body will be just as clear as it was new, (except the scratches from wrecking it).
7. Wash the body with your choice of soap and warm water.
8. Scuff it with a green scrub pad, wash, dry, and paint!

I've used this method on old and new bodies. From 1:8 scale to the Micro-t bodies.

Before:


After:


Also for those who wondered how I got a purple Micro-T, LOL.

[Mlow]

Does ordinary paint thinner ruin the lexan?

[metomwhou]

I've gotta big utility sink downstairs in my laundry room, is it safe to put brake fluid down the pipes or does that stuff need to be done outside?

[PROTOTYPE]

Originally Posted by Mlow

Does ordinary paint thinner ruin the lexan?

I would assume yes , Paint thinner is some nasty stuff. My guess is it would cloud the lexen

Originally Posted by metomwhou

I've gotta big utility sink downstairs in my laundry room, is it safe to put brake fluid down the pipes or does that stuff need to be done outside?

If you have something that will fit the body in you could just use that and remove the paint like stated in the other posts and then take the used brake fluid to you municipal recycling yard.

I'm not sure if you can dump that stuff down sanitary drains.

[redeyejedi]

ideally all of these chemicals should be disposed of properly! ie hazardous / chemical waste dept at local dumping facility.

-quote "my dump is like 80 miles away!! am i suppoesed to go everytime i gotta get rid of a little oil?"
doing the right thing isn't always easiest, and pour into a larger container and dump when full. also take ALL your toxic **** to dump at the same time! tires, batteries, printers, monitors, oils, paints etc etc.
my 2.....4 and 6 sense.

gonna try brake fluid tonight to clean some old bodies....
thanks guys!!

[bob1961]

Originally Posted by metomwhou

I've gotta big utility sink downstairs in my laundry room, is it safe to put brake fluid down the pipes or does that stuff need to be done outside?

any auto fluids that come out of my cars goes into a 5 quart oil container and off to be recycled with used motor oil from changes....any walmart will take the old oil...........bob

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[toy4crawlin]

Originally Posted by BrockGrimes

3-DOT brake fluid like used in your car.
1. Will remove all paints even silver.
2. Will not fog the lexan or melt it or anything else.
3. It's CHEAP!

Here's how:
Get eye protection!
1. Pour some brake fluid in the body.
2. Take a rag and smear it around so everything has a nice thick coat.
3. Watch TV for like 5 - 10 min, time varies on thickness of paint.
4. Wipe the paint off.
5. Repeat process till the paint is gone, use a tooth brush or Q-tip for tight areas.
6. The body will be just as clear as it was new, (except the scratches from wrecking it).
7. Wash the body with your choice of soap and warm water.
8. Scuff it with a green scrub pad, wash, dry, and paint!

I've used this method on old and new bodies. From 1:8 scale to the Micro-t bodies.

Before:


After:


Also for those who wondered how I got a purple Micro-T, LOL.

thank you I will give it a try

[silverback4jack]

I was always curious about the whole paint removal concept. I never knew walmat would take your old oil though.

[GSRswapandslow]

brake fluid sure wouldn't work for me :(

i got an old 8ight-e body i'm wanting to make clear and repaint....i have a brand new body, but it's getting professionaly done, and i want a new practice body paint job

[stepovertheedge]

Does this still apply to water based paints like Parma Faskolor? or is there a different method recommended for this?

Sorry if it's a newb question, but I'm still a newb.

[scrounge]

Originally Posted by gmc310

I've heard of using nitro wash , never used but heard of it more than once

Nitro wash and Brake cleaner are one in the same. You can buy brake cleaner at Walmart, Meijer, or any auto parts store. Alot cheaper than Nitro wash.