Paint Removal - Die Cast

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Reactor - 30 Jul 2006 02:12 GMT

What is the most effective way to remove factory paint from a diecast NASCAR
model?

Thanks for the help!!

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noddy - 30 Jul 2006 02:32 GMT

> What is the most effective way to remove factory paint from a diecast NASCAR
> model?
>
> Thanks for the help!!

EasyOff oven cleaner , wear gloves and eyeball protection in a well
vented room .

Noddy

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Peter W. - 31 Jul 2006 07:40 GMT

> > What is the most effective way to remove factory paint from a diecast NASCAR
> > model?
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>
> Noddy

Easy-Off is Lye and it will most likely attack the die-cast body. I
would use anything but Easy-Off.
Unless the model is made from stainless-steel! :-)

Peteski

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Al Superczynski - 30 Jul 2006 02:59 GMT

>What is the most effective way to remove factory paint from a diecast NASCAR
>model?

Aircraft stripper: <http://www.hotworldcustoms.com/strip.htm>

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eyeball - 30 Jul 2006 03:45 GMT

Almost any paint stripper will do with a die cast.Been there done
that.Just do as has been said,use protection.Gloves and a mask.

> What is the most effective way to remove factory paint from a diecast NASCAR
> model?
>
> Thanks for the help!!

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Reactor - 30 Jul 2006 19:32 GMT

Thanks everyone - I appreciate it!!

> What is the most effective way to remove factory paint from a diecast
> NASCAR model?
>
> Thanks for the help!!

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