Removing paint from clear parts

Callandor · Post by **Callandor** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 10:30 am

I painted some clear parts with black tinting, but I got it on too heavy so it does not look even. Is there a way to remove paint from clear pieces without damaging them?

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:40 am

What paint were you using? Most acrylics can be removed with an ammonia based window cleaner.

Callandor · Post by **Callandor** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:05 pm

Model Master Enamel Black Window Tint.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:25 pm

That'll require paint thinner or a dedicated paint remover like Polly Scale Easy Lift Off Remover F542143.

With using paint thinner on clear, I'd just say be gentle. It's been a while since I had to remove enamels off of clear parts.

Ziz · Post by **Ziz** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:59 pm

What about the old standby Easy Off Oven Cleaner? I've never tried it on clear parts though...don't know if it will damage the different kind of plastic.

irishtrek · Post by **irishtrek** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 3:50 pm

I've only used 2 different ways of removing oaint, Pine-sol and Simple Green. The latter is safe for clear pieces but I would not recomend Pine-Sol for clear pieces after seeing what it does to colored styrene and you should leave any pieces soaking in Simple Green for at least 2 weeks.

USS Atlantis · Post by **USS Atlantis** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:06 pm

Or the other old standby

Super Clean - I read someplace that it works fine on clear parts without fogging them

Callandor · Post by **Callandor** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:38 am

Anybody here ever tried Super Clean on clear parts?