Customs: Removing Paint from TR Astrotrain's Face... Nail Polish Remover?

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  1. King Glurch, Dec 16, 2018
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    Pretty much just what I'm asking about in the title. Would I be able to remove the paint on TR Astrotrain's face with nail polish remover?
     
  2. Venixion, Dec 16, 2018
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    You can, but it will weaken the plastic over the years. Maybe try Goo Gone?
     
  3. King Glurch, Dec 16, 2018
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    It will? Darn. I've never heard of that, I'm gonna have to look for that next time I go to the store.
     
  4. Dachande, Dec 17, 2018
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    Nail polish remover is acetone, though a weakened form of it. Still, it will melt the plastic if exposed to it for more than a few minutes.
    GooGone is excellent for removing sticker residue, but doesn't work all that strongly for paint.
    Use 91% isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Soak the piece for an hour or two then is a toothbrush to scrub it. The paint should pull right off. If it doesn't, soak it longer.
     
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  5. King Glurch, Dec 17, 2018
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    Alright thanks. I just got some 91% isopropyl alcohol earlier today so I'm gonna do that. Thanks.

    EDIT: Yep, working like a dream. It's only been on for about ten minutes and it's already working extremely well.
     
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