Removing paint from transparencies.

[Broithe]

I've just picked up a nicely made model of an Ilyushin 28, but the canopy framing is a little 'heavy'. I would like to do it again, but I don't want to wreck the canopies getting the paint off.

 

Anybody got any experience?

[Glenderg]

Brake Fluid - won't cloud the plastic.

 

Finish entire canopy in a coat of Humbrol Clear Varnish (large bottle) for a restored finish on the glazing.

[Broithe]

Brake Fluid - won't cloud the plastic.

 

Finish entire canopy in a coat of Humbrol Clear Varnish (large bottle) for a restored finish on the glazing.

 

I'll give it go.

 

It's just had metallic silver on.

[Georgeconna]

Freezer bag, Spray on in your Mr Muscle oven cleaner, paint will come off and the glazing will be ok. If the kit is built you can always use some very fine Wet n Dry down to 2000 grade and then clear coat it or cotton bud your over cleaner over it.

 

I have not tried brake fluid but looking at the net advises it could cloud it.

 

G

[Broithe]

I'll do some tests on some scrap clear stuff first - the kit is built, I just want to tart the glassware up a bit, as the framing is a little 'thick', particularly on the nose.

 

Maybe I'll even clean the oven, as well.....