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Hints and tips needed on re-painting old grimy models Apr 6, 2017 13:34:09 GMT -7

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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 13:34:09 GMT -7

Hi All,

I have several old models that have sat in my workshop for years, that originally where not that badly built or painted. Problem is they have over time have got all dusty and grimy.

(spray paint residue in the air, general grime and cigarette smoke

)

Has any body got any tips on restoring / dismantling these models to re-spar them, and return to their former glory.

Thanks, all help appreciated.

Grandpabeast
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Hints and tips needed on re-painting old grimy models Apr 6, 2017 15:33:48 GMT -7 via mobile

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Post by Grandpabeast on Apr 6, 2017 15:33:48 GMT -7

If your looking at a total redo, some things I do. I will put the model in the freezer for a couple days, somehow this makes the old glue brittle and will disassemble easier. Next I strip all painted parts . There are many good strippers ( read the thread here on strippers ) if my chrome is bad send it out for Re chrome . After stripping, clean parts with warm water and a brush. Your now read to kit bash or rebuild !

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