skiffy58 Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 I'm building the Moebius 1/25th International Lonestar and ran into this problem The paint is Testors Model Master Auto Laquer Pontiac Engine Blue. I originally thinned it with hardware store laquer thinner and this happened. Then I got some Testors Model Master Enamel System Laquer thinner and same thing (pic above). I did see that they have a special thinner. Is this necessary over the other Model Master laquer thinner or am I doing something else wrong? I'm thinning properly, I think, and spraying at 25 psi with a Pasche H airbrush. More importantly, its very pebbly and tough - any advice on removing it? It resists sandpaper pretty well. Thanks! Larry
Greyhound Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 Larry - Easy Off Oven Cleaner or Purple Power Clean from Pep Boys. The sooner the better. Dan
Dick Montgomery Posted June 22, 2015 Report Posted June 22, 2015 I agree with the sooner the better advice. When I have a major issue like this one I soak the model in Heavy Duty Brake Fluid, scrub it thoroughly with a tooth brush and then give it a good wash in warm soapy water, again scrubbing with a tooth brush. Gotta get everything off down to the bare plastic. Now...if the plastic has been scratch or pitted by any of this its time to pull out the sandpaper. Frankly, after all that work it may be easier to head back to the hobby shop and buy a 2nd model.
mustang1989 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Posted June 23, 2015 I agree with the sooner the better advice. When I have a major issue like this one I soak the model in Heavy Duty Brake Fluid, scrub it thoroughly with a tooth brush and then give it a good wash in warm soapy water, again scrubbing with a tooth brush. Gotta get everything off down to the bare plastic. Now...if the plastic has been scratch or pitted by any of this its time to pull out the sandpaper. Frankly, after all that work it may be easier to head back to the hobby shop and buy a 2nd model. That brake fluid idea works great! Dick may have a point there with a second model though depending on your funds.
skiffy58 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Posted June 24, 2015 Thanks, Fellas. I think it must be senility as I enter old age but I knew both of those tactics. I've used them before on many occasions. Brainfart moment. Unfortunately the paint is on there good and several applications have failed to strip it. Might have to go the new model path. Thanks.
ewahl Posted June 24, 2015 Report Posted June 24, 2015 Hi, Larry, Is it possible that for a "reasonable" cost Moebius might be willing to sell and send you the needed replacement parts only. You'll need to provide a list, and sending this photo will help your case (your tale of woe). Just a thought. Ed
TheKeeper Posted December 27, 2015 Report Posted December 27, 2015 When you get cobwebs like that (typical in a lacquer application) it's usually from not using enough thinner. Hence your 'pebbly' finish. Go at least 50/50 and move in a little closer. Make sure it's wet. hth
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