How to strip acrylic paints?

[AlanG]

Basically as the title says. What fluid do i use to strip acrylic paints off something i've painted? I'm not happy with my StuG build so i need to start the painting again.

[BattleshipBob]

Evening Al. Hope you are well

I use fairy power spray, good coating. Leave in a small plastic bag, then water and a old toothbrush. There may be other ways??

[AlanG]

Cheers Bob. Don't have any of that in the house but will keep it in mind. I've some 99.9% alcohol on my model bench and was wondering if that would do it. I'm going to strip the side armour plates as i don't like the chipping/scratch effect i've done.

[BattleshipBob]

My pleasure, never tried anything else??

[AlanG]

Never stripped any paint (enamel or acrylic) off my models before so this is a first for me

[stillp]

The alcohol will certainly strip the paint Alan. So would windscreen washer fluid, oven cleaner, or any strong detergent. The best I've found though is Dettol.

Pete

[AlanG]

Cheers Peter. I have the first two you suggested so i'll give the alcohol option a try first.

[Guest]

Not done a model but I've stripped acrylics from a few of my lads miniatures by dunking them in meths for a while and scrubbing with a toothbrush.

[JR]

Al at least with the Dettol your model and bench will be 99.9 % germ free :smiling:
Personally I use fire , but that's another story ! :surprised:

[Bortig the Viking]

Hi all, VMS Clean slate, works for me, brush on leave it a minute then either brush or wipe off.

[AlanG]

Well the 99.9% alcohol worked. Splash a little on the cloth and five minutes worth of rubbing and the paint is gone. Now i need to start painting all over again lol

[JR]

Good result, hope you have better luck this time Al.

[BattleshipBob]

Good job Al

[slupanter]

VMS Clean slate

[PaulTRose]

brake fluid......strips all kinds of paint........use a sealable container, leave over night, wash well in water, use an old tooth brush to scrub the nooks and crannies....take usual safety precautions