Best paint stripper for resin?

[2lapsdown]

I know this has been beaten to death, but what would you use to strip paint from resin? Lance recommended Testor's Easy Lift Off. I'd hate to pay that much for something I'd hopefully only use once on a small item. Thanks for any help offered.

John

[indydog]

I can attest that the Testors Easy Lift Off does work. I have used Easy Off oven clearer in the past.

[pntmachine]

I use lacquer thinner. I get a container compatible to lacquer, mine is a Tupperware tub. Pour in enough to submerge..then I scrub it lightly with a toothbrush to clean the details. It doesn’t effect the resin and barely effects any 3M glazing unless it’s over primer then even it will be removed. I like it because it’s always compatible with paints I use and cleans it off quickly a evaporates off quickly.

[jamesharvey]

John,
I have used brake fluid for years with resin parts and never had a problem. I use an aluminum bread baking pan, put the model in the pan and pour in the liquid. Let it sit overnight, pour the brake fluid back in the bottle to use again, and scrub the model with Dawn dish soap and a toothbrush. Works every time. Good luck.
Jim

[indycals]

Testors Easy Lift Off. It's expensive and it takes overnight to work - but it works better than anything and won't harm plastic or resin. Works on every type of paint I've tested it on, including Tamiya with primer underneath.


And you will not need it just for one small part.

[harveythedog2]

Feb 11, 2024 13:53:45 GMT -5 indycals said:

Testors Easy Lift Off. It's expensive and it takes overnight to work - but it works better than anything and won't harm plastic or resin. Works on every type of paint I've tested it on, including Tamiya with primer underneath.


And you will not need it just for one small part.

I agree with Michael 100%. I use Easy Lift off all the time and I use it over & over.

When I get a new can, I pour it into a good Tuperware container. There it stays. I just drop my parts in it and let it work it's magic. I fish them out and use a toothbrush and dish soap and scrub them clean. The lid goes back on the Tuperware container so it's ready to use the next time. Yes, it's not cheap but lasts and lasts.