strip and repaint help!

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hi all
ive got an mcd rally with a 206 body on it, i was going to buy another shell but they are a bit pricey for me at the mo... the 206 body is solid apart from 1 crack on the rear bumper but its painted in a nasty pea green. ive tried nitro fuel on it with not luck in removing it... any thoughts on this???????????????????
i don't want to try thing im unsure about as last time i did i lost a vintage tamiya pajero metletop shell :(
 
Paint removal

HI,
If the paint is an acrylic based paint you can soak it in hot/boiling water and it will come right off. If it's enamel or laquer then purchase 3-DOTor DOT-4 brake fluid like used in your car from walmart or any auto supply company. Now soak it with rags or paper towels for several minutes. you can then scrub on it and it will start to come off. You may have to do the top first then each side to keep it soaking long enough to desolve the paint. When done the body may look cloudy (depends upon what type of paint was origionaly used. Some paints have a chemical reaction to the plastic, basicaly burns into the plastic giving it a milky/cloudy look.) not to worry as new paint will fill in the micro scratches etc and the body will turn out fine.
Under no circumstances use ACETONE, it WILL melt and destroy your body.
Also the "Easy Off" oven cleaner with the yellow cap will work.
regards
caci
www.level3-rc.com
www.custompaintedrcbodies.com
 
brake fluid takes forever....i have use that stuff called aircraft undercoating remover at your local autozone...spray on wipe off..
 
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