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    Nov 11, 2011 - SS Tie Fighter paint issue #1

    I remember a brief thread regarding issues with paint not sticking to their Tie a while back. I tried to look it up again but could not locate it the thread in question.

    My question is: if anyone has had this problem how did they fix it? I cleaned the parts in question quite well so i am not sure if i should strip the paint and clean again or if anyone has any suggestions?

    Thanks
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    Nov 11, 2011 - Re: SS Tie Fighter paint issue #2

    I'll answer.... there was a resin monkey that sprayed to much mold release in the molds prior to pouring.. I think only a few kits went out... (Dawn) Dish soap with warm soapy water cleans the parts. Use a old tooth brush on the details.. and you will be fine. You can also use rubbing alcohol to clean the surface... use a good primer as well.... i hope that helps.... shoot me some pictures too.. sneisen@bresnan.net

    Steve
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    Nov 11, 2011 - Re: SS Tie Fighter paint issue #3

    You need to clean with alcohol, then use, UPOL acid 8 primer, Jason had the same problem, and this primer WILL work, it sticks to anything, its the bomb!

    lee
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    Nov 11, 2011 - Re: SS Tie Fighter paint issue #4

    Thanks all, I will give it a shot!

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