SS Tie Fighter paint issue

sstinson · 11-11-2011, 11:00 AM

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

swpropmaker · 11-11-2011, 11:06 AM

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

ralphee · 11-11-2011, 11:14 AM

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

sstinson · 11-11-2011, 02:20 PM

Thanks all, I will give it a shot!

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11-11-2011, 11:00 AM	#1
sstinson Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Mo. Posts: 84	SS Tie Fighter paint issue 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

11-11-2011, 11:06 AM	#2
swpropmaker Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,313	Re: SS Tie Fighter paint issue 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

11-11-2011, 11:14 AM	#3
ralphee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham,England. Posts: 4,622	Re: SS Tie Fighter paint issue 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

11-11-2011, 02:20 PM	#4
sstinson Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Mo. Posts: 84	Re: SS Tie Fighter paint issue Thanks all, I will give it a shot!

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