TD30303 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Hey brothers- So where i live I can't find Humbrol anywhere, and I need to add 3 stripes to the left side of my bucket for my trooper. Darth Voorhees used the Humbrol blue, and I found the model masters Testors French Blue. Im obviously thinking i need to remove all the stripes and repaint in order to make them all the exact same color and type of paint. That being said, what's the best way for me to remove the paint currently on the helmet for the stripes? any suggestions on how i'd go about removing the stripes and adding the additional 3? Thanks brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 You could give it a try with white spirit and a cloth, might take some time but it will get it clean. You could also use ovencleaner, but that will take a bit longer as the tubes need to be submerged in it for a couple of hours. Side effect is that all the paint will be removed then..also the paint on the helmet itself. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD30303 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Thanks Dutchy! Much appreciated. I'll give that a try today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Try a magic erasur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 You could give it a try with white spirit and a cloth, might take some time but it will get it clean. You could also use ovencleaner, but that will take a bit longer as the tubes need to be submerged in it for a couple of hours. Side effect is that all the paint will be removed then..also the paint on the helmet itself. I hope this helps. I used this on my lid previously it worked out fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Thanks Dutchy! Much appreciated. I'll give that a try today. You're welcome , but the alternative mentioned by Rick is also worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD30303 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 went to the hobby shop and sadly it's closed on Tuesdays, however my grocery store had magic erasers, and it worked like a charm! Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Wow! Great news. I was just gonna tell you to SHOUT IT OUT!!!! LOL Glad the magic worked though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirge66 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 couldn't you just paint over the old with the new, and add your stripes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 went to the hobby shop and sadly it's closed on Tuesdays, however my grocery store had magic erasers, and it worked like a charm! Thanks guys! AWESOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD30303 Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 couldn't you just paint over the old with the new, and add your stripes? I could have, however, I wouldn't have the correct spacing to add 3 stripes to the one side. It's working out fine, but great suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Can't wait to see pics. Want to see how the magic eraser works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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