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PostPosted: 08-Jul-2006 19:09    Post subject: Removing paint from minis Reply to topic Reply with quote

Hi all, long time no post.

I am cleaning up my minis and getting ready to sell, seeing as how I no longer play. A few of my minis I painted years ago, and given the crappy job I did I figure it diminishes their value. So do any of you have any pointers for properly removing paint from the old lead minis and restoring them to almost-original condition? Just bathe them in turpentine, or is there a better/preferred method?

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PostPosted: 08-Jul-2006 20:40    Post subject: RE: Removing paint from minis Reply to topic Reply with quote

I've found a good cheap method of paint removal on minis to be plain old Zippo lighter fluid. cleans 'em right up.

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PostPosted: 08-Jul-2006 21:17    Post subject: RE: Removing paint from minis Reply to topic Reply with quote

I recall using straight-up Lestoil. Especially on plastic minis as it doesn't melt them.

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PostPosted: 08-Jul-2006 23:43    Post subject: RE: Removing paint from minis Reply to topic Reply with quote

OMG! HI! I took over your shares in BOIL and diversified them among my minions.

BWAHAHAHAHAHA

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PostPosted: 08-Jul-2006 23:53    Post subject: RE: Removing paint from minis Reply to topic Reply with quote

I have used oven cleaner and a stiff tooth brush.

On a side note how much are you selling the minis for? And what books do you have? Pm me and mabey we can work out a deal for some.

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PostPosted: 09-Jul-2006 00:37    Post subject: RE: Removing paint from minis Reply to topic Reply with quote

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On 2006-07-08 23:43, Raven! wrote:
OMG! HI! I took over your shares in BOIL and diversified them among my minions.

BWAHAHAHAHAHA

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As it should be. It would have been a shame if the ol' org. had been taken over by some less worthy group, like Marik or wobbies.

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PostPosted: 09-Jul-2006 00:51    Post subject: RE: Removing paint from minis Reply to topic Reply with quote

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On 2006-07-08 23:53, Stinger wrote:
I have used oven cleaner and a stiff tooth brush.

On a side note how much are you selling the minis for? And what books do you have? Pm me and mabey we can work out a deal for some.



A lot of my material is spread out over some of my relatives houses, so I need to collect it before I can give a comprehensive list. I probably will not have the stuff ready to sell until early September. I have a lot of the old stuff, including some of the original House books, War of 3039, etc. When I get organized and ready to sell I'll PM you.

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PostPosted: 10-Jul-2006 01:15    Post subject: RE: Removing paint from minis Reply to topic Reply with quote

Cool. I am very interested in the old house books.

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PostPosted: 10-Jul-2006 03:13    Post subject: RE: Removing paint from minis Reply to topic Reply with quote

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On 2006-07-08 19:09, Gangrene wrote:
So do any of you have any pointers for properly removing paint from the old lead minis and restoring them to almost-original condition? Just bathe them in turpentine, or is there a better/preferred method?



It depends. Did you use varnish on them after finishing the paint job? That stuff is a bit harder to remove than model paints, but soaking in your preferred brand of solvent is generally enough.

http://www.paintingclinic.com/clinic/guestarticles/removingpaint1.htm

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PostPosted: 12-Jul-2006 10:34    Post subject: RE: Removing paint from minis Reply to topic Reply with quote

Assuming they are metal, I use jell-type paint removers like BIX Original Stripper or Strypeze.
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