remove paint from resin parts?

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Dave Calhoun - 02 Mar 2006 22:59 GMT

Anyone know a safe way to remove enamel paint from a resin car body? I
tried some oven cleaner and soaking in brake fluid, 2 methods that are safe
for styrene, but my test hood turned all rubbery. Any safe way to remove
the paint from standard resin without softening the body?
Thanks,
Dave

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Al Superczynski - 02 Mar 2006 23:17 GMT

>Any safe way to remove
>the paint from standard resin without softening the body?

Lacquer thinner.

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remove paint from resin parts?