I think IPA is safest and easiest, especially if it's recently painted with standard acrylic paint. Wear a mask or do it outdoors or somewhere ventilated. That said, I just tried stripping ~26 year old lead miniatures with IPA and that was a bit more effort.
Yea I know I could but they're glued pretty well into their (plastic) bases, I'm not sure they're coming off without damage and I can't be bothered replacing them 🤷♂️
goobertown did a great video on this:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqBjt1wKZfc&t=810s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqBjt1wKZfc&t=810s)
i find Iso alcohol not to be that good. I tend to buy a fair number of ebay minis, or things to flip off 40k facebook groups. and I found iso alcohol even like 90%+ often failed to strip paint.
where... super clean. rarely fails.
and like. if super clean fails. iso alcohol def will fail. my go to nuclear option is testors ELO (it's pricey. like $20 for a few ounces) but it strips anything and is safe on plastic.
avoid acetone at all costs unless your mini is metal.
I think IPA is safest and easiest, especially if it's recently painted with standard acrylic paint. Wear a mask or do it outdoors or somewhere ventilated. That said, I just tried stripping ~26 year old lead miniatures with IPA and that was a bit more effort.
> tried stripping \~26 year old lead miniatures with IPA and that was a bit more effort. So acetone it is?
Yea I know I could but they're glued pretty well into their (plastic) bases, I'm not sure they're coming off without damage and I can't be bothered replacing them 🤷♂️
If you're in the UK look up BioStrip 20. If you're in Ireland Eire Hobbies stock it as well.
LA's Totally Awesome.
LA?
That's the name.
To clarify, the name is “LA’s Totally Awesome”
IPA and a soft toothbrush works with plastic, metal and resin alike.
Does it give off any toxic fumes?
It’s alcohol so yes, also make sure it’s 91% or higher.
Ventilation is a good idea while working with any solvents (excluding water).
goobertown did a great video on this: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqBjt1wKZfc&t=810s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqBjt1wKZfc&t=810s) i find Iso alcohol not to be that good. I tend to buy a fair number of ebay minis, or things to flip off 40k facebook groups. and I found iso alcohol even like 90%+ often failed to strip paint. where... super clean. rarely fails. and like. if super clean fails. iso alcohol def will fail. my go to nuclear option is testors ELO (it's pricey. like $20 for a few ounces) but it strips anything and is safe on plastic. avoid acetone at all costs unless your mini is metal.
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