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Help Paint Stripping a Finecast Slann?

Discussion in 'Painting and Converting' started by Karnus, Apr 19, 2018.

  1. Karnus
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    Karnus Well-Known Member

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    I have a slann model that I got off of ebay, the chair isn't badly painted but the slann himself is and I normally paint strip my minis in methylated spirit however I have been told that methylated spirit will damage Finecast and there is a lot of conflicting information out on the internet saying what is/isn't safe.

    What do you guys use?
     
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    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    I used Cutex none Acetone but it does make the cast soft if left too long, which Slann as I thought they were metal or plastic?
     
  3. Karnus
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    Karnus Well-Known Member

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    It's just the regular slann sitting in his chair model. He isn't stuck down to the chair and the only bit of him that isn't painted is the bottom and I can see it definitley looks like it is made of resin rather than plastic. I did get him off ebay so maybe he is a recast?
     
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    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    I would say so, pretty sure they didn't do a resin Slann, the sculpt has no out sticking arms, weapons etc so Cutex would work just keep checking it every couple of mins.

    Edit ** Just checked it is Resin not Plastic ** apologies so use Cutex but be careful others have used simply green with no adverse reaction.

    Google as many options as you can
     
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  5. Nefertem
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    Give it a try with propanole. Shouldn't harm plastic. The propanole is normally used as disinfectant, but I would restrain to drink it. Soak your mini over night and scrub it with an old toothbrush.
     

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