Muscle is an IPMS favourite when it comes to remove paint from plastic models. Have you tried soaking in 91% or greater isoprophyl alcohol? I did, however, have some dot4 brake fluid so poured it on. But it will strip a two part urethane. The fluid peeled or bubbled the paint within the engine bay. i get rid of my used fluid with my old engine oil at the tip. To my knowledge DOT 4 will attack your finish as most brake fluids do. 9. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Brake fluid is commonly used in the wargaming and modelling community by modelers looking to remove an old paint job in preparation for a new one. How long does it usually take? Brake fluid can cause a lot of damage it can take Min's to hours to eat through the metal or fibre glass paint stripper works much better … Otherwise leave … Apparently down my street about 10 other cars have got done. try looking on ebay for a bonnet the same colour-i got one that matched the 20 year-old metallic paint on my car exactly,all for £20. Scrape the edge of the object with a wooden stir stick to see if the paint flakes away. I was replacing brake fluid in my vehicle and spilled some of the fluid on my work bench. To actually Strip Paint off Miniatures wait about 20-40 minutes, pop on some gloves, ensure your ventilation is good and/or if necessary, put on your ventilation mask. Brake fluid, particularly DOT3 and DOT4, will erode automobile paint; eventually, the paint tainted by the brake fluid will delaminate from the substrate. Unfortunately I'm 140 miles away at uni. Use a car wash detergent to clean the vehicle. I've also seen people use bleach and oven cleaner to strip paint. Shoe polish drawn onto car paint will result in the same type of discoloration. I'm angry for you OP!! It takes just a few hours for this to take effect on car paint. These liquids include coolant and brake fluid, which will soften paint and make it more susceptible to damage. There has been some confusion over this substance’s damaging effects in the automotive world. While I don't have experience with Krylon (I only use hobby specific paints), you may be SOL. In just five minutes, brake fluid can wreck the car’s clear coat and cause irreversible damage to the paint. It can be taken off with soap and water. Brake fluid containers are impervious, as is the printing on them and many other rubbers and resins. 2 days will do, I suggest a week though. Brake fluid also makes plastic quite brittle, so if you glued something to the body and put the car body in brake fluid, the part MIGHT come off becuase brake fluid makes glue pretty weak (Tamiya glue may be different). I just wanted to share my experience of using brake fluid to remove paint and chrome from any plastic parts. Brake fluid also makes plastic quite brittle, so if you glued something to the body and put the car body in brake fluid, the part MIGHT come off becuase brake fluid makes glue pretty weak (Tamiya glue may be … Might need to repeat a couple times. I once needed to strip the paint off of a bonnet but didn't have any paint stripper. I have never had any parts some out like that while using brake fluid.The only bad thing that I have had happen is that the brake fluid softened up the putty and in some places came off.So now I just use Purple Power,to me it works much faster,I fully stripped chrome pieces in about 30mins in the purple stuff. Silly string and mustard can remove the paint from a car if they are left on long enough to dry on the surface. If you remove the acetone immediately, the damage will be minimal. I've resorted to sanding the remaining paint, but it's a PITA. Depending on the thickness and paint used you may need a longer soak. You may find a paint blister in an area that looked clean a month later. and haven't lost paint yet...I think it has to sit awhile to do its nasty thing. Last edited by cossie; 07 … Frank, Powder coating seems to be OK - … Let it soak for 3 days and it barely made a difference. Some has come off. To my knowledge DOT 4 will attack your finish as most brake fluids do. I'm most likely going to end up sanding the remainder of the paint off or abandoning the project. These vehicle fluids act more quickly on the paint than most liquids. If it's the specified brake fluid type, the factory replacement interval will take into account DOT 4's increased water absorption rate. It may be all good now, not sure. Yeah I figured it must have been stripper when I saw the photos. I think it does a shit job and takes way too long. It's lacquer-based krylon. He said at the end of 30 days they rinsed the tank off with water and the tank had no issues in the paint. Wipe it off and flush the area with a hose or a damp sponge. Same goes for Mr. You may have to bite the bullet and either hand sand the pieces or scrap them. Some others have additives that they claim cause a chemical bond to plastic. I have tried all kinds of household chemicals to try to hurt it,so far I have tried brake cleaner,carb cleaner,acetone,oven cleaner,even citrus paint stripper gel,nothing did any damage or showed any stains. At least I still have other projects to keep me in a good mood :P. Some Krylon paints have chemical additives that promote adhesion to the surface of whatever you're painting. Top 10 Surprising Vehicle Paint Enemies Brake fluid. As a 40 year model builder, kit basher and restorer I would like to mention a couple of quick things. Depending on the thickness and paint used you may need a longer soak. It is best to remove these liquids immediately to prevent excessive damage. (not blast) and don't rub it or attempt to chamois it dry. Fingers crossed. and haven't lost paint yet...I think it has to sit awhile to do its nasty thing. Brake fluid is only to be used for ABS plastic bodies and never on lexan as it will leave a matte finish and make it very fragile in the process. Silicone brake fluid — DOT 5 — is silicone-based with a high boiling point suitable for motorsports, isn’t sensitive to absorbing moisture and doesn’t damage paint. The tech tells me that brake fluid will not hurt the paint. The paint on the surface became sticky. It ate right through the acrylics on my model but seems to be having a harder time with some of the krylon that's there. i have used dot 3 and 4 to remove paint . Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff, © 2021 Pistonheads Holdco Limited, All Rights Reserved, PistonHeads® is a registered trademark of CarGurus Ireland Limited, Pistonheads Holdco Limited, c/o Legalinx Limited, Tallis House, 2 Tallis Street, Temple, London, EC4Y 0AB, United Kingdom. Does any one know what type of paint is not affected by brake fluid ? Frank, POR 15 - Wray Schelin. Did you try scrubbing with a toothbrush? 9. I'm relieved that I'm not the only one having problems stripping paint from their refurb project. The paint is literally bonded to the pieces I can't get it off of. The fluid, left in contact with the model for an extended time period, loosens the paint, breaking down the adhesion between the paint … How to Clean off Brake Fluid He goes on to say that they tested a Vic gas tank by placing brake fluid on it for 30 days and leaving it. Between brake dust, petroleum-based brake fluid, grease, grime and road debris, it’s never long before your brakes are in need of a good cleaning. On plastic you can also use Dot 3 brake fluid for cars and trucks. Another great way to strip paint (acryls specifically) is using Formula 409 spray cleaner. Im going to paint my guns, but if I want to strip it off what is the best thing to use thats not 45$ a gallon (aircraft paint stripper) I was thinking brake cleaner, but heard from an old timer that this could attack aluminum. (sorry I don't have any help/advice to offer), It's such a pain, right? I know that oven cleaner and some say bleach will remove chrome but I had painted my reflector surrounds while leaving some chrome in one of the bowls. On plastic you can also use Dot 3 brake fluid … Brake fluid will definatly take the paint off. Anyone else used this paint removal method? I then tried … The paint is literally bonded to the pieces I can't get it off of. In order to prevent any loss and to prevent smells, this is the best way forward. You should still be careful, however, especially when using an older form of brake fluid, such as DOT 2 or DOT 3. A two part epoxy might be resistant. The paint should come off pretty easily. Now, advanced vehicle lacquers mean that metallic paints are less susceptible to acid damage from brake fluid. 30 minutes: stripes can be seen from a distance; paint damage is evident. A bit off topic but I remember an episode of 'The Real Hustle' with that woman... they were in Spain or somewhere like that and as part of the con they sprayed a load of the stuff on some chap's nice alloy wheels and wheel arches. Mr. Muscle Oven Cleaner and other oven cleaner products. it is very flammable more so then petrol. Another damaging substance that will probably surprise you is bird excretions. I've been soaking the parts for over twelve hours and some of the paint has yet to come off. I can't say that it will remove the Krylon, but it may help. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. - Frank Rubino. Old types of brake fluid were very caustic, and would act like a stripper when coming into contact with car paint. Left undisturbed, depending on the paint, anywhere between a couple hours and overnight. If it does, remove the object from the fluid. Wipe it off and flush the area with a hose or a damp sponge. Clean the spot off the car. You should still be careful, however, especially when using an older form of brake fluid, such as DOT 2 or DOT 3. Yes, brake fluid works amazingly well, especially on styrene, but it is extremely rough on the skin. Brake fluid will definatly take the paint off. I was hoping to avoid it, but, it looks like you're right and I'm stuck sanding. It's been a few hours since I tried to get any paint off. It also has a tendency to change the chemical composition of paint and plastic, making it much softer than it started. Brake fluid to remove paint/chrome from plastic parts March 3rd, 2013, 09:25 PM. This pic is what i call my test panel.Its a 16" wide piece of an Eliminator 28 fun deck that was aborted after the first layup. Let your models soak for about 2 hours in the Totally Awesome, then scrub lightly with a toothbrush. The paint should come off pretty easily. It's for an experimental refurb piece so I'm not too worried about it. It's been a few hours since I tried to get any paint off. Besides, … ... Weird question, I know, considering that brake fluid touches metal components of the brake system. The other factor is that, is not cleaned well promptly, the chemicals in brake fluid seep into the paint all the way down to the base metal. Brake Fluid - Cheap, works fairly quickly - fill a bucket, dunk the part(s) in it for a few hours, remove and scrub with an old toothbrush - wear gloves Super Clean (Castrol Super Clean) - "The purple stuff" - best stuff found so far - fill a bucket/tub, immerse the parts for a couple hours, remove and rinse/scrub with a toothbrush - WEAR GLOVES Let your models soak for about 2 hours in the Totally Awesome, then scrub lightly with a toothbrush. Be careful, rubber gloves etc. 2 days will do, I suggest a week though. It will eat the chrome plating off a Bandai piece in about 6 hours and leave no damage to the plastic (I've actually done this with the MG Hyaku Shiki). It may be all good now, not sure. Wash The Fluid. Check the paint adhesion on the item after 12 hours to determine if the paint has pulled away from the object. best thing to do if useing brake fluid is to use it outside. One particular ingredient of brake fluid is the most damaging; Polyethylene glycol, which is also found in some solvents, is very corrosive to paint. Mostly brake fluid will (for lack of a better term) "bleach" the color right out of what it hits. is this reaction limited to certain types of brake fluid. Silicone brake fluid — DOT 5 — is silicone-based with a high boiling point suitable for motorsports, isn’t sensitive to absorbing moisture and doesn’t damage paint. For my Battle-Damaged Reliant rebuild, I stripped off the old paint using brake fluid. I think it does a shit job and takes way too long. Take one of the models or pieces you want to strip out of the IPA pot and put the lid back on. In order to prevent any loss and to prevent smells, this is the best way forward. And for the most part the fluid soaks in and if you can see a color variation, that is the color it is going to stay. Get someone to hose the car thoroughly. Some has come off. The paintwork is all bubbled up all over the bonnet, some has gone dripped down onto the arches. I'm most likely going to end up sanding the remainder of the paint off or abandoning the project. But, yea, I think I'm going to have to sand them. I have spooged brake fluid on my tank out of the master cylinder resv. brake fluid does the job of 91% and then some. I did, however, have some dot4 brake fluid so poured it on. When I got told about what had happened to the car my mate said it was probably brake fluid. Whoever did that needs a bloody kicking. The paint is pealing off the lid of my brake reservoir, which is caused by the brake fluid. Brake fluid poured onto a car's painted surface can severely damage the paint, leaving marks everywhere the fluid drains. I once needed to strip the paint off of a bonnet but didn't have any paint stripper. Old types of brake fluid were very caustic, and would act like a stripper when coming into contact with car paint. Take one of the models or pieces you want to strip out of the IPA pot and put the lid back on. For reasons unknown to me, I've been told my E30 has been given a nice dousing of brake fluid/paintstripper. Scalecoat works well, but will require a long soak at times to remove 25 year old paint. I have all of the parts soaking together too, is this causing an issue? brake fluid does the job of 91% and then some. The experts say that not all brake fluids are actually harmful to the car’s surface, but you should be careful when handling brake fluids that are not silicone-based. Vehicle fluids will dissolve and deteriorate the paint on a car's surface. Of course, it's under the hood, so no one will see it. 120 Brake Reservoir Paint. Thanks for the advice though! I have spooged brake fluid on my tank out of the master cylinder resv. Bird droppings. Older cars, cars that have been touched up with low-quality paint, or which don’t have any wax protection are more at risk. 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