For those of you who have bashed an SWTF how did you remove the factory paint? I am working on an ARC-170 and the red and white on wings and legs are just not coming off with my usual removal methods (iso). I would try something more caustic but am worried about damaging the plastic.

Any help is welcome. Thanks.

 

The red on Classics Jetfire is the same way, I just ended up painting over it.

 

I'll have to find another way as the color I'm painting is lighter than what is already there.

 

Why not just primer and then paint?

You could get it covered with a grey primer and then paint over that.

What is your final color?

 

I'm hoping for not having too much of a paint build up. I am converting it to a starscream so the colors are a lighter red and other starscream colors.

I'll try some paint thinners or such this weekend. I may end up changing my ideas after that.