Just bought a new model but, as per protocol, I will be repainting to the Livery of my chosing. It's an LX F4F Wildcat (I know I know, but I need all the cats) and from what I've been reading on these forums, the paint is horrible so I don't wan to paint over it and risk losing my paint job from the original coat flaking off over time. Thus, I want to strip the coat quickly without damaging the foam and get started on the repaint. Any tips are much appreciated. Thanks!
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Originally posted by Beeg View PostMEK is awesome and works where other solvents don't but take every precaution and do everything you can to not get any on you and try not to breath the fumes. Too much exposure to MEK will cause neurological damage and does other nasty things to your body. At the least wear gloves.AMA 424553
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I didn't know about the MEK but I've tried acetone in my Eflite Corsair and after an hours worth of rubbing I cleared MAYBE 5 square inches of paint, and it didn't even come all the way off to bare foam. It was the longest process everCurrent Fleet: Flightline Tigercat, Flightline Bearcat, Eflite Corsair, ESM Skyraider, Pilot RC Yak-54 30%:corsair
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I remember seeing on the squawk someone using GooGone. I picked up a small 12 oz spray bottle of the stuff at Wallyworld and tested it on my FMS Zero and it is definitely better than the acetone and paper towel method, as it softens the paint and lifts it completely off the foam. Once wiping off the treated paint you must wash the surface with soap and water. Don't get it on you. I think I'll use the tape method and use Goo Gone on the areas the tape doesn't work on.
I just received my FW Skyhawk, the finish is astonishing, you can't see any cells. I won't be stripping this finish, I'll paint directly on it!
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Originally posted by Boots Whirlygig View PostI remember seeing on the squawk someone using GooGone. I picked up a small 12 oz spray bottle of the stuff at Wallyworld and tested it on my FMS Zero and it is definitely better than the acetone and paper towel method, as it softens the paint and lifts it completely off the foam. Once wiping off the treated paint you must wash the surface with soap and water. Don't get it on you. I think I'll use the tape method and use Goo Gone on the areas the tape doesn't work on.
I just received my FW Skyhawk, the finish is astonishing, you can't see any cells. I won't be stripping this finish, I'll paint directly on it!Current Fleet: Flightline Tigercat, Flightline Bearcat, Eflite Corsair, ESM Skyraider, Pilot RC Yak-54 30%:corsair
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All thou there are many ways to do this, I prefer the acetone method by just pouring it on and brushing as needed. I did the packing tape method and found it to be long a tedious and not all the paint comes off and it pulls the foam also were the strip method it is all removed. I used MEK on one of my cheap buys that was painted with car paint epoxy and that worked just as will but you need to do it outside and need a respirator as you don't with acetone. R. :Cool:AMA 424553
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