Hi Woodsy,
Headed up to the local shopping area. I finally managed to get some new Hot Wheels, including the Mattel Dream Mobile you featured recently - a very 1950's looking model. A few others too. I also treated myself to a Big Mac combo at McDonald's - that took care of lunch!
I think I have mentioned this before. I saw an article recently in Model Collector which recommended the use of Dettol disinfectant (and it must be Dettol brand, regular brown type) as a paint stripper which is safe to use on plastic.
Well I was finally able to get a bottle and try it out.
Dettol is amazing!
It gets the paint off without melting the plastic, or your hands, unlike most types of paint stripper. How is it this is so little known?
I have only just discovered it. There are a few instructional videos on You Tube, most dealing with fantasy wargaming figures.
I need to do a few more experiments, as it is not always suitable for use on soft plastics, but this is really something worth knowing.
Paul Adams
New Zealand
I can wholeheartedly concur on that.
ReplyDeleteI used to use brake fluid which does a thorough job (and quicker too I think) but is pretty dangerous stuff. So total immersion is the only option there.
Scoop once mentioned Dettol which I've recently given a go (once it was back at the chemist because disinfectants are rather sought-after right now). And indeed - it works a treat.
With the advantage that it can be used in the kitchen (instead of out of harm's way in the garage) and can be locally applied with a brush so original paint on other areas of a toy can be avoided (the painted bumper and headlights on one of my little Lego trucks).
It does smell up the place, but that is why kitchen windows can be opened. :)
Best -- Paul V
I've covered this subject in a past post when I used Dettol to strip an old Aurora Land of the Giants Spindrift kit. It does work a treat, but like Paul Vreede says it stinks.
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