Lgb painted wagon

[scook]

Hi all,

I have a lgb wagon that’s been painted with what looks like model enamel, what’s the best way to remove it and go back to the lgb plastic? I’m not bothered if the transfers underneath the enamel are removed as well.

Thanks
Sam

 

[Gizzy]

Model strip if you can still find it in a Model Shop.

Dettol can also be used.

I wouldn't recommend brake fluid these days, but I have used it in the past....

 

[PhilP]

Dettol?
Though I have not tried it on enamel paint.

PhilP.

 

[dunnyrail]

I have found Model Strip to be good also. Trick is to cover the vehicle, bung in a sealable bag overnight then all of the slopped on paint came off happily.

 

[Commerlad]

Bartoline TX10 from B&M or other outlets

Bartoline TX10 Paint & Varnish Stripper 500ml

Bartoline TX10 Paint & Varnish Stripper. A highly effective water based formulation, which is non flammable and biodegradable. Size: 500ml (Approx.)

www.bmstores.co.uk

Got this to take enamel paint of a white metal kit, It did the job so can cope with the paint. Wile doing so I thought to try it on plastic, was ok, In fact it did not even touch the Acetate glazing on the White metal kit that I left on as was just going to use new. Longer testing showed that it was over a week before plastic started to suffer by going soft.

My method was to pour in a tray and put the model into it, then turn to a new surface after about an hour, once all done, wash off with water and an old tooth brush.