Mayday - Mayday!! Paint removal question.

[Waspie]

After a bit of a 'Mayday' event. Is there an easy way to remove acrylic paint from plastic?
Had a nightmare morning. I was playing around with my new airbrush and I really screwed up - big style!!
I should have simply put a final layer of top coat on my Beetle. Instead of altering the setting on the airbrush. (Ultra 2024 model). I left it on fully open and deposited the contents of the paint cup over the front ended which then 'slumped'. My fault, new brush - too eager - just stupid but now I'm in recovery mode!!

So guys, any ideas.

Have to say, when the AB is on the correct setting - perfection. And cleaning is simple. No right angle areas that are difficult the access.

[JayCee]

You could try IPA (not the beer!). Has normally worked for me.
John.

[Waspie]

You could try IPA (not the beer!). Has normally worked for me.
John.

Thanks John. I have IPA, application, is it a wipe or immersion process?

[Andy T]

I generally dunk the item in methylated spirits for a few minutes but I'm sure IPA would have a similar effect.

If it's too large to fit in a container for a full bath, try laying bits of paper towel or similar over it and soaking them with the alcohol of choice. It helps keep it in contact with the surface for longer, to give it a bit of time to work.

[Waspie]

Thanks Andy, I've identified an old Ice Cream container and have tons of blue roll so a good soak and a tooth brush on stand by!!

Really angry with myself for rushing. Should have checked!! I think I'm learning more from this kit than the previous two!!!

[Andy T]

Think of it as practice with the new toy :smiling5:

[Waspie]

Think of it as practice with the new toy :smiling5:

My thought too. Mind you temperature and humidity are against me now. Temp dropping as humidity on the rise!!

[Tim Marlow]

Fairy power spray cleaner works as well. Just spray it on, watch it crinkle, then wipe it off.

[Waspie]

Fairy power spray cleaner works as well. Just spray it on, watch it crinkle, then wipe it off.

Thanks Tim, I just googled it as I haven't heard of it. First hit was £44 - nearly sprayed my cup of tea across the table!!!
Then I scrolled down and sensible money appeared!!!
May give that a go if no success with IPA which I have!! If IPA fails I'll get some Fairy power spray, that's win win. If it fails for me SWMBO wins.

[Geoffers]

I agree with Andy T, I’ve used methylated spirit in the past with good effect Doug.

Geoff.

[Waspie]

I agree with Andy T, I’ve used methylated spirit in the past with good effect Doug.

Geoff.

Thanks Geoff, have a couple of bottles in the garage!!!

[Ian M]

I find that new sprayed Acrylics are pretty simple to get off with the normal thinners used, failing that the airbrush cleaner. I have befor cleaned my paint area with AB cleaner and it even took year old paint.

IPA must be stronger over here, unless you dilute yours. I used it once to wipe an aircraft before primer as I could see finger marks on the plastic... The IPA ate into the plastic enough to smudge the surface. never done it since...

[Waspie]

I find that new sprayed Acrylics are pretty simple to get off with the normal thinners used, failing that the airbrush cleaner. I have befor cleaned my paint area with AB cleaner and it even took year old paint.

IPA must be stronger over here, unless you dilute yours. I used it once to wipe an aircraft before primer as I could see finger marks on the plastic... The IPA ate into the plastic enough to smudge the surface. never done it since...

Useful info regards IPA, I’ll be careful. Think I’ll start with something milder then work up to ipa if the previous application doesn’t show results!!

[Airborne01]

Revell paint remover has worked really well for me mate.
Steve

[stillp]

I find that new sprayed Acrylics are pretty simple to get off with the normal thinners used, failing that the airbrush cleaner. I have befor cleaned my paint area with AB cleaner and it even took year old paint.

IPA must be stronger over here, unless you dilute yours. I used it once to wipe an aircraft before primer as I could see finger marks on the plastic... The IPA ate into the plastic enough to smudge the surface. never done it since...

Be careful with airbrush cleaner. I used the Spray Craft one in an aerosol to try to blast some paint out of awkward places and it dissolved the plastic! Never had a problem using 99% IPA though.
Pete