Will paint thinner eat away 2mm Acrylic Capped ABS?

TK10259

TK10259

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Ok, So I'm currently assembling my Stormtrooper Hero Helmet and messed up the frown big time... The plastic is 2mm Acrylic Capped ABS and I was wondering if I can use paint thinner on the Testers #1138 Frown Paint? I have heard some people use a tooth brush and brake fluid which I have on hand as well. Hope you guys can help me out, Thanks!
 
Update: I used some paint thinner on the faceplate and I was able to successfully remove the grey paint on the frown!
 
Hey TK10259 ! I'm glad to hear that you were able to get the paint off! Any ill effects on the plastic? I'd take a little clear soap and water to it in order to insure that the paint thinner is washed away just to be safe.

I used Rubbing Alcohol on some Tri-CREE LED Stars to remove the flux residue and got some of the alcohol on the lenses and it made them all sorts of tacky! EEK! Lesson learned.
 
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Ridire Firean said:
Hey @TK10259 ! I'm glad to hear that you were able to get the paint off! Any ill effects on the plastic? I'd take a little clear soap and water to it in order to insure that the paint thinner is washed away just to be safe.

I used Rubbing Alcohol on some Tri-CREE LED Stars to remove the flux residue and got some of the alcohol on the lenses and it made them all sorts of tacky! EEK! Lesson learned.
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Yes, That was the first thing I did after removing the paint! Thanks!
 
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