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Old 08-12-2004, 04:29 PM
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is there any way to remove tamiya spray paint off of a body shell? i kinda botched up a paintjob and i want to start over... they dont sell the body seperately and i think its a pretty sweet body... anybody have any tips/tricks?

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Old 08-12-2004, 05:22 PM
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DONT use paint thinner. it will tear up your plastic, just use some nitro fuel on a old dirty rag and it should come off with ease. also dont use "Goo-Off" same thing as paint thinner basically.
Old 08-12-2004, 06:47 PM
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Old 08-15-2004, 07:44 PM
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Default RE: removing paint

Brake fluid and a medium soft sponge, works great.
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Acetone.

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