Stripping paint off plastic?

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jmgrice

Sr Member

• Nov 5, 2013

• #1

Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I recently painted a helmet and idiotically used full strength masking tape. Took some paint chips off when I removed it. Filler primer didnt help just made it more obvious. And fairy power cleaner only took the filler primer off but wont take the green automotive paint down. Theres too much detail to sand but last resort I can scratch it of. Just wondered if there was anything easier. Its cast in white plastic.

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TK1961

Active Member

• Nov 5, 2013

• #2

I don't have any experience with paint on plastic but I think its important to know what kind of plastic you're dealing with and what kind of paint. There has to be a stripper that will remove the paint and not harm the plastic.

 

mojo1971

Member

• Nov 5, 2013

• #3

I use auto paint on a daily bases and there are many paint removers that wont hurt the plastic. I would go to the nearest auto paint store or to a local body shop and get thier opinion.

 

division 6

Master Member

• Nov 5, 2013

• #4

Check Link.

 

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jmgrice

Sr Member

• Nov 5, 2013

• #5

Ta everyone. Will get on it this weekend.

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jake88

Sr Member

• Nov 6, 2013

• #6

I have used Purple Power, available at Advance Auto. I've soaked my models (styrene plastic) in a vat of it for 1-3 days. Using a toothbrush and warm water the paint usually falls right off leaving bare undamaged plastic. But I would test this method on your particular project to make sure it doesn't react badly to the paint or plastic. I soaked a model with 30+ years of enamel paint for 2 days and it looked like a new kit when done. Good luck :thumbsup

 

Risu

Master Member

• Nov 6, 2013

• #7

Purple power worked really well for me, too.