by Geofonos » May 9th, 2016, 3:16 am
Good day to everyone!
I searched the forum but couldn't quite find a similar topic to this one. If there is, I apologise beforehand and I ask from the admins to move my post accordingly. Onto the subject:
I have acquired a couple of HeroQuest sets of miniatures and furnitures that were badly painted. I got them real cheap, like 15 euro per set, so I though it would be a fun and easy job to strip the paint off completely - I wanted them to look like new. Alas! It turns out this is really a pain in the neck...
I have searched around and tried a bunch of different methods. I've tried soaking them in Dettol for weeks and brushing away with an old toothbrush. I also tried using isopropyl alcohol, Fairy Power spray and brake fluid. The results of all those products were similar. After a good brushing, I am able to get rid about 75% of the paint. The rest of it has nested in tiny nooks and crannies and requires delicate work done with a pointy tip of a compass (I tried using toothpicks but they get wet and break real easily). Ultimatelly, I was able to get all the paint off the miniature but it took me ages. So I'm thinking I have to do it for over 60 small pieces of plastic and I'm getting a headache already!
One of the two sets has had a primer applied which makes it even harder for me to get rid of the paint. I tried using non aceton nail polisher but that didn't give me any good results. It just turns the paint into a muck and when brushed, it is spread all over the miniature making it sticky too.
As you can understand, I'm in quite a pickle. Don't get me wrong, it is a fun job but after a while I get frustrated.
I was wondering if anyone has any better solutions to direct me to. Any help appreciated. Thanks in adance.