Stripping Ebay Plastics, brake fluid or dettol?

Elendili Paladin · **Posted:** Tue Feb 04, 2014 4:52 am

What are the pros and cons to using brake fluid other than dettol? Is one more harsh or faster than the other?

Wise Old Elf · **Posted:** Tue Feb 04, 2014 5:08 am

I have no idea, but what I can say is that from experience Dettol works brilliantly. Leave miniatures to soak for about an hour or so, then go at them with a toothbrush - be more careful with plastic though obviously. Even if break fluid is faster, I can't see any problems with an hour spend using Dettol, unless you don't have an hour to spare.

Fishlegs · **Posted:** Tue Feb 04, 2014 7:05 am

Dettol is a safer and easier option, just remember to scrub with the brush in the dettol. Keep the models away from water until all the paint is off or you get a sticky mess.

Elendili Paladin · **Posted:** Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:41 pm

Is it the regular clear anti bacteria dettol you use? or is it a disinfectant? pictures or a link would be mucho appreciated

CaptainOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Tue Feb 04, 2014 8:44 pm

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Don't water it down either, as it goes a milky colour and won't strip the paint. I usually leave it to soak overnight and sometimes give it a second soaking if its a particularly thick coat of paint.

Hodush · **Posted:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:08 am

Brown disinfectant pure. I usually go overnight.

TheEggman · **Posted:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:21 am

Try oven cleaner in an aerosol can - put the minis in a plastic ziplock bag, spray the oven cleaner on, then wait for 20-30 minutes and scrub with a stiff brush. The Easy Off brand works very well for me, and it's totally safe for plastic.

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