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Reply to "Methods for Removing Factory Paint off Plastic Models?"

I do not try and strip paint from plastics.....there is no need. use the factory finish as your substrate. first thoroughly wash the piece with warm soapy water. let completely dry. next, any heralds emblems, or road numbers you want to vanish, use fine sandpaper (600 or finer) to blend out into the original finish. then scuff the entire piece with gray scotchbrite. depending on the amount of different levels of colors piled on top of each other, will determine how much blending you have to do....the trick is not to break paint. if you do its not the end of the world, you will just have to use primer to build the area back up. then repeat the blend process with the fine paper. At this point, depending on your choice of refinish color, you can use a quality model primer or a sealer to prep for your new finish......I'm sure AMC Dave will hop on here too, and some of the other fellas too that have turned out beautiful models.....again, no need to strip....if you are not careful, you can wind up with a hot mess quick!..

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