JoniP Posted 7 hours ago Share #1 Posted 7 hours ago Hi, I started Heller Soleil Royal 20 years ago when I was a student after that came kids and all and didn't have time to finish it. I think that I painted some gold decorations and cannons and now I would like to "restart" it. I was wondering how to remove the paint without causing any damage to plastic? I used Tamiya paints. I remember the bottles looked the same as what they sell now (Acrylic) but I'm not sure if the paint was the same back then. I'm not 100% sure but I think that back then there was something in the Tamiya paint that wasn't ok with EU regulations or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidG Posted 7 hours ago Share #2 Posted 7 hours ago There are specific paint removers by Tamiya and Revell, both works well. Most hobby shops sell them. Good luck for your build. Quote Past builds: Prins Willem, Amati Coca Current Build: Occre Diana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danstream Posted 6 hours ago Share #3 Posted 6 hours ago If they are their acrylic type, Tamiya paints can be removed by alcohol (IPA). I have done it several times in the past. Alcohol does not affect polystyrene plastic. Otherwise, I also used Mr Color Leveling Thinner. Please make a test on a small part first. Good luck, Dan Quote Current build : Mayflower - AL 1:64, Lady Nelson - Amati Victory 1:64 Completed non-ship builds : Spitfire MK I - 1:48, Arado 196B - 1:32, Sea Fury - 1:48, F-15C Eagle - 1:48, Hawker Tempest Mk.V - 1:48, F104S Starfighter - 1:48 "The most effective way to do it, is to do it" - Amelia Earhart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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