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exether_mega
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by exether_mega » Fri Sep 18, 2015 2:57 pm
Hi guys,
does someone know how to remove paint on 21st Century airplanes ?
Do I have to use thinner or so ?
Any advice will be greatly appreciate
Thanks.
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by USCGMK2 » Fri Sep 18, 2015 3:51 pm
i actually asked this question on here. From what i've learned on a broken 21C aircraft. It's easier to sand it smooth and repaint it that way.
I tried soaking it in purple power degreaser, brake fluid, and 91% rubbing alcohol (seperately). None of these worked! So, I just sanded it down, primed, and painted.
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by Folkwulfe » Fri Sep 18, 2015 6:42 pm
If you want to remove ALL paint (as well as plating...like chrome), use over cleaner. Soak the parts in a bucket overnight....worked for me.
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exether_mega
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by exether_mega » Sat Sep 19, 2015 3:04 pm
Folkwulfe wrote:If you want to remove ALL paint (as well as plating...like chrome), use over cleaner. Soak the parts in a bucket overnight....worked for me.
I guess you mean an oven cleaner ?
It's to remove all paint from a Marine F104-G. Will try this solution. Thanks for the tip guys

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by Folkwulfe » Wed Sep 23, 2015 3:54 pm
Yes, it was supposed to say "oven cleaner".....damn smell checker!
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by Jesse James » Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:28 pm
If you wanna remove just a spot, try Goof Off. DO NOT use it heavily. Actually be careful using it sparingly for that matter. Potent, eats plastic.
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