How Do You Remove Acrylic Paint From Plastic Models?
Constructing plastic models is a popular hobby that can supply you with decorations for yourself or thoughtful gifts for others. Whether a mistake was made or tastes have changed, removing paint from a model may be necessary. Stripping paint from a plastic model requires careful attention and the right materials to ensure that no harm comes to the model itself. Obtain the paint stripper you want to use for your model. Paint stripper is available at many arts and crafts, hardware and retail auto parts stores. Read labels and warnings carefully, as some paint strippers can be extremely hazardous, or are meant to work only on specific types of materials. Find a container with enough room to hold the paint stripper and the model itself. For smaller models, cups or small bowls will suffice, while larger models may require buckets. Fill your container with enough paint stripper solution to effectively cover the model. Place the model into the solution–the model should be completely submerge